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21 Times Celebrities Took Ripped Denim Too Far

Justin Bieber, repeat offender.

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While jeans with transparent-panel knees are definitely awful, the line for ripped denim is a bit less clearly (HAHA) defined. Ahead, we test the limits of destroyed jeans with 21 photos of celebrities wearing them.

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<p>Not *so* terrible but in no way plausible in any universe of denim mechanics. (Unless, I guess, you were being drawn and quartered face-down but didn't die.)&nbsp;</p>
Kourtney Kardashian

Not *so* terrible but in no way plausible in any universe of denim mechanics. (Unless, I guess, you were being drawn and quartered face-down but didn't die.) 

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<p>Okay, this gets a pass, but like, they go so far up. </p>
Beyoncé

Okay, this gets a pass, but like, they go so far up.

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<p>The perfect opportunity to use&nbsp;<a href="https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwjkpr_ZxbvUAhUEID4KHYieB_cQyCkIKzAA&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dqt9SPDgZFrc&usg=AFQjCNHdWFvjHIdWNQ0qefZQwvc_h-p0DQ&sig2=19CbK_31HL0c6iiTzPvjrA" target="_blank">this video</a>.</p>
Jessie J

The perfect opportunity to use this video.

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<p>IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.</p>
Kim Kardashian

IT DOESN'T MAKE SENSE.

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<p>Edward Scissorfeet trying to put pants on. </p>
Rita Ora

Edward Scissorfeet trying to put pants on.

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<p>So haphazard. (The trousers, not the Jonas.)&nbsp;</p>
Gigi Hadid

So haphazard. (The trousers, not the Jonas.) 

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<p>IDK.&nbsp;</p>
Zendaya

IDK. 

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<p>Good lighting, though.&nbsp;</p>
Hailey Baldwin

Good lighting, though. 

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<p>When you trip and fall on your...thigh.&nbsp;</p>
Gigi Hadid

When you trip and fall on your...thigh. 

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<p>How much do you want to wager he paid for these?&nbsp;</p>
Justin Bieber

How much do you want to wager he paid for these? 

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<p>Maybe it's meant to create an illusion of swole-ness, like the Hulk breaking out of his jeans.&nbsp;</p>
Justin Bieber

Maybe it's meant to create an illusion of swole-ness, like the Hulk breaking out of his jeans. 

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<p>Acid wash too, shudder. </p>
Justin Bieber

Acid wash too, shudder.

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<p>Definitely on purpose.&nbsp;</p>
Kourtney Kardashian

Definitely on purpose. 

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<p>The thigh ones just don't really make sense.&nbsp;</p>
Kanye West

The thigh ones just don't really make sense. 

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<p>Yeah, okay.</p>
Kendall Jenner

Yeah, okay.

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<p>Sure.&nbsp;</p>
Rihanna

Sure. 

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<p>Actually believable.&nbsp;</p>
Rihanna

Actually believable. 

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<p>When it comes to ripped denim in 2017, it's best to suspend reality.&nbsp;</p>
Sofia Richie

When it comes to ripped denim in 2017, it's best to suspend reality. 

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<p>Fine.&nbsp;</p>
Justin Bieber

Fine. 

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<p>You can have this one.&nbsp;</p>
Rihanna

You can have this one. 

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<p>Head in hands.&nbsp;</p>
Normani Kordei of Fifth Harmony

Head in hands. 

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