Pair a heavily destroyed, oversized top with structured bottoms. Think wide-leg carpenter pants, heavy denim, or even leather trousers to ground the silhouette.

Often worn over or under other contrasting textures.

Faded screen prints, often featuring gothic fonts, cyber-sigilism, or obscure band imagery.

If you’ve seen these shredded, ultra-distressed tops popping up on Depop, TikTok, or Grailed, you’re looking at a specific aesthetic that prioritizes "anti-fashion" over clean lines. Here is everything you need to know about the rise of the destroyed top aesthetic. What is a "Destroyed Sperg Top"?

You don’t need to spend hundreds on "pre-distressed" designer gear. You can create the look with a thrifted thermal or heavy cotton tee: