BALLENCIAGA: HOBO CHIC MINUS THE CHIC?

Remember Balenciaga's Winter 2023 show? Yeah, it was a little lowkey on the entertainment side. But fear not, fashion fanatics! The Demna-led House is here to make up for it with some seriously bold pieces from their Summer 2023 "The Mud Show" collection. I'm talking rhinestoned Technoclogs, 3XL Mules, and now - the pièce de résistance - Super Destroyed Denim.

Hold on to your wallets, because these jeans and jacket are next-level distressed. Rumor has it, they were part of Ye's opening look from "The Mud Show" - but that's ancient history now. Instead, let's focus on the black Japanese denim that's been treated to a dirty, destroyed effect that might just leave you wondering if they've been through a shredder.

Let's break it down: the jacket is filthy fabulous, with a back that's been slashed to near oblivion. The pockets? Also cut. But hey, at least there are two intact pockets and seven Balenciaga-engraved flex buttons to hold it all together.

Now, the jeans. They're cleaner than the jacket, but still completely annihilated. We're talking holes, rips, and even Balenciaga's branding on the rear gets the messy treatment. I mean, if you're going to go for destroyed denim, might as well go all in, right?

But let's not forget, this is Balenciaga we're talking about. These babies don't come cheap. The pants ring up at a cool $2,450 USD, while the jacket will set you back $3,150 USD. So, are you ready to rock the destroyed denim look, or are you thinking this is one trend you'll pass on? Either way, Balenciaga's certainly making a statement.