**OUTRAGE OVER $895 "URBAN THRIFT" JEANS: Calvin Klein Sparks "Poverty Porn" Backlash**

OUTRAGE OVER $895 “URBAN THRIFT” JEANS: Calvin Klein Sparks “Poverty Porn” Backlash

Your wallet’s nightmare: Calvin Klein just dropped a pair of “distressed” denim that looks like you found it in a dumpster—but costs more than your rent. The “Reclaimed Ripped Raw Hem” jeans, priced at a shocking $895, are supposedly made to look “vintage thrift.” But here’s the kicker: they feature pre-frayed pockets and a “used” finish that’s chemically treated to mimic wear and tear.

Why you should care:

• Thrift stores are cheaper. Actual vintage CK jeans sell for $20–$40. You could buy 40 pairs for the price of one of these.
• The “fake poor” trend hurts real people. Critics say luxury brands are “romancing poverty” by selling $900 versions of clothes low-income families wear out of necessity.
• Your laundry bill will skyrocket. The fabric is so fragile the care tag warns: “Hand wash only. Do not dry clean. Do not machine wash. Fragile fibers shed immediately.” Translation: You’ll wear them twice.

The truth: Social media is roasting CK for “selling homelessness as a lifestyle.” Meanwhile, the average American spends $300 a year on clothes total. This one pair costs three years of a typical clothing budget.

Bottom line: If you really want the thrift look, hit Goodwill. Your cash—and dignity—will thank you. 🔥