Forget polished; this season you might want to incorporate one of these deliciously punked-up looks to your wardrobe. Reminiscent of the 80s rock attitude but infused with modern touches, you may think of shoulder pads, torn jeans, crazy perms and baggy jumpers. The truth is, this time around, it’s a lot more bad-ass than bad hair. With rips, shredded items and plenty of studs, sequins and metal, you’ll feel hard pressed not to indulge in some moshing and guitar riffs, so wear with plenty of attitude!

Designers loved the look:

Anne Demeulemeester in black with sequinned fringing.

Balmain’s ripped up denim is matched with a band jacket with strong shulders and plenty of detail.

Betsey Johnson goes for the prettier version with striped tights and lace-up heels.

Sexy sheer panels on a dress at Givenchy paired with nude peep-toe boots exude a don’t carish, yet sexy feel.

Rocker-style pants is paired with a bondage top at Givenchy for a hot notice-me outfit.

Just Cavalli mixes it up with a painted top and leopard print pants – a look that’s definitely not for the faint-hearted.

Items:

A T-shirt with fringing is the ultimate piece to dress up your basic bottoms and draws attention to your upper half.

Great when worn with leggings or a pair of your faded jeans, the loose fit of this top is comfortable while the studs make this a special piece. Ensure that your bottom half is fitted when wearing something like this.

A pair of heels this glamorous and bad-girl tops off any look.

Dress up a plain top with this bib necklace with layers of chains.This can also be used to change the mood of a feminine dress in a bright colour.

Rivets on this metal cuff are the highlight and will draw attention to your arms.

A pretty lace dress can also look punkish if dressed up with the right jewellery. Avoid pastel colours and go for bright accents like red or metals like bronze.

For the daring, there’s always a pair of pants that dazzle and amaze and this pair does just that. In order to tone it down slighty (since it is a very attention-grabbing piece), avoid more details like sequins on top, and instead, try a solid coloured long singlet in black that reaches the hips and wear with black boots.

Fringing at the hem and studs that cascade down the skirt makes this extra special. You can wear this with a plain white tee that is tucked in at the waist and which exposes one shoulder or even a black lace top for a gothic look.

Plenty of celebrities are wearing torn jeans. The key to not looking frumpy and like you need a new pair is to wear them slim fitted (for curvy girls, go for straight leg ones that are not baggy) and accessorise. That way, the style looks deliberate and not don’t-carish.

What do you think of the ripped trend?

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