Mariah Carey recently stepped out in a piece of clothing that was truly unlike her usual glammed-up ensembles during a recent visit to New York City.
The pop diva was photographed out and about in the Big Apple, where she wore a pair of jeans that had ‘dirt stains’ on them. The stains were intentional, coming from a brand that sells them for over $800. The jeans quickly caught the attention of fans and other internet users, especially those who are used to seeing her in more glamorous and polished ensembles. Social media users couldn’t get over the dirty jeans, reacting to the fashion moment on various platforms. Read more about her viral stained jeans below.

Mariah Carey Steps Out Wearing 'Dirt-Stained' Jeans In New York City
Over the years, the "Obsessed" vocalist has become increasingly known for her style, often wearing elegant and glammed-up outfits both on and off stage.
From the 1990s until now, Mariah has managed to keep up her trendy apperance, making headlines with her sequin-covered, form-fitting, and extravagant looks. However, she recently stepped out in an article of clothing that is the complete opposite. On Thursday, September 10th, Mariah was photographed leaving the Peninsula Hotel's rooftop bar in Manhattan, wearing a head-turning pair of intentionally 'dirt-stained' blue jeans. You can see pictures of her in them here! She was seen wearing the same jeans during a trip to Disneyland in California earlier this summer.
After doing some digging, media outlets discovered she was wearing the 2023 Loose Fit Jeans from the brand Acne Studios. Online, the jeans are listed for $850 and come in various washes, all of which are stained with what looks like light dirt, as if they had been dragged through mud. The pop star paired the jeans with a layered, white long-sleeved T-shirt from the brand, which had sheer sleeves and a graphic design on it. She completed her look with some brown wedge heels, large black sunglasses, and wore her blonde locks down in tight curls.

Social Media Users React To Mariah's 'Dirty' Jeans
After paparazzi captured pictures of the award-winning musician walking around in her tattered-looking blue jeans, it didn't take long for them to go viral and be passed around. On social media platforms, fans were surprised to see her wearing something so grungy, especially since her style tends to go the other way.
"Is she finally gonna release that unreleased grunge album?" joked a Facebook user.
"Well, if that's the new norm I'll just start wearing my stained gardening clothes out everywhere," wrote another.
One fan speculated, "Her kids picked her outfit out for sure," as another added, "Those jeans were an awful idea."
We'll be curious to see if the suddenly alt, grungy style of dressing is a hint at a new musical era for Mariah, or if the jeans were simply an experimental statement.

