Why do women rip holes in their jeans?

[Zurdo]

Denim was originally dark blue, and with wear and washing turned a lighter colour, more so in high wear areas...and ultimately wore through, and there were holes. Later, more trendy generations didn't want to go through the wearing in process, and so they were pre aged...modern faded denim. And then holes were added, so they didn't have to wear them long enough to get holes. Back in my day, we wore ''originals'' - never washed, they just got greasy and holes appeared, worn over another pair of jeans for extra protection...before real motorcycle pants were invented.

There was also a trend in leather patched jeans, first in the knees, then other areas....and then just a complete leather patch work garment. I still have a leather waistcoat like that.