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Balenciaga's new 'Destroyed' hooded jacket, deliberately torn and heavily distressed, sold out its first run within 24 hours. Priced at $950 (about 1.36 million KRW), the jacket features frayed sleeves, large central holes and a shredded appearance that prompted ridicule online—some users likened it to clothing taken from homeless people. Critics called it outrageous profiteering, while supporters say the piece challenges traditional ideas of wealth and beauty and serves as a provocative social commentary on consumerism and fast fashion. This follows Balenciaga's history of intentionally damaged luxury items, such as 'worn-out' Paris sneakers and a leather 'trash pouch.' (Balenciaga)