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Fashion is an amazing playground for creativity, but sometimes designers take things a bit too far. From inflatable pools to full bedding ensembles, and even models carrying other models, these runway looks walk the fine line between art and absurdity. Here’s a look at 13 of the most bizarre fashion missteps to ever grace the runway.
1. Thom Browne, Spring/Summer 2020
A surreal mix of Victorian tailoring and offbeat geometry that had audiences scratching their heads.
2. Noir Kei Ninomiya, Fall 2024
With designs that seemed plucked straight out of a dystopian sci-fi film, practicality clearly wasn’t part of the vision.
3. Gareth Pugh, Spring/Summer 2024
Known for avant-garde creations, Pugh blurred the line between fashion and art installation with these puzzling designs.
4. Viktor & Rolf, Fall 2005
Literal walkable artwork, but even museums would hesitate to display these couture curiosities.
5. Cappello Cabina, 1966
This headpiece didn’t just turn heads—it turned them away. A capsule of outdated futurism that missed the mark.
6. Schiaparelli, Spring/Summer 2024
7. Jean-Paul Gaultier, Spring/Summer 2020
Always one to push boundaries, Gaultier’s experiment this season left even his loyal fans confused.
8. Rick Owens, Spring/Summer 2016
Strapping models to other models was innovative but left audiences asking… why?
9. James Walsh, 2022
This designer turned heads for all the wrong reasons with an awkward mix of materials that felt rushed and mismatched.
10. Matt Bovan, Fall 2018
A clash of textures, colors, and oversized shapes that seemed more costume party than couture.
11. VETEMENTS, Fall/Winter 2024
Their take on fashion rebellion this season came across as chaotic and contrived.
12. Rick Owens, Autumn/Winter 2024
13. AREA, Spring/Summer 2020
Despite their bold ambitions, AREA’s eccentric use of materials and form felt too offbeat to resonate.
While fashion is a celebration of self-expression, these looks prove there’s a fine line between revolutionary and just plain ridiculous. What do you think—creative genius or a total miss?
