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39 Weird Fashion Fads That Have Become Surprisingly Popular

Readymade Dirty Jeans​

If you want to look like you’re wrangling horses and hogs all day but don’t want to actually get dirty, then we've got the perfect jeans for you. Well, not us, but the clothing designers at PRPS.
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Rather than clean jeans that get dirty over the course of a rough day in the mud, PRPS decided to skip over the middle part and just make dirty jeans. We admire their boldness, and it seems to have worked – they were sold out at Nordstrom’s shortly after premiering.
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Kanye’s Transparent Boots​

Kanye West, as you might know, is not only a rapper and producer, he’s also a fashion designer. As part of his Yeezy collection, he created and promoted the transparent boots seen below.
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Love them or hate them, they made a big splash. Despite being $700 a pair, these fully transparent boots made from PVC were sold out. That’s mostly because all the influencers rushed to snag a pair so they could snap photos, upload them, and wait for the likes and comments.
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A Beard that Sparkles and Shines​

Beards have come back in style in recent years, and with that comes the desire to groom and style them. This has led to an explosion in beard gels, oils, waxes, and, as you can see below, beard sparkles.
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Apparently, a lot of guys with boring beards want to spruce them up a bit – make them sparkle and shine. Luckily, it’s fairly easy to do. After picking your favorite glitter color, simply rub it through your beard and it will stick by itself.
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Wearing Grandma’s Clothes in 2018​

As we saw from above, Japanese street fashion is pretty remarkable. It varies widely and likes to mix together styles old and new – just take a look at what the two guys below are wearing.
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These two were spotted at 2018’s Tokyo Fashion Week. Both managed to take something associated with grandmothers and grandfathers – cute big dresses and comfortable shoes – and make it something hip for the younger crowd. To be honest, we’re loving it. Plus, it gives grandma the credit she deserves!
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Bringing Back the Fanny Pack​

Do you remember fanny packs? They were a huge sensation in the 1980s and 1990s but then fell off the fashion bandwagon as the 2000s rolled around. Well, it seems they have been revived for the 2020s!
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The fact that they look good and allow you to carry essentials has led to that revival. However, as you can see from the fanny pack above, not all of them have found the perfect mix of style and function – how’re you meant to carry that thing around?
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The Facekini​

The “Facekini” is exactly what it sounds like – a bikini for your face. Designed by a Chinese accountant, it is meant to protect your face from the sun. It makes sense, even if it looks a bit funny and creepy at the same time.
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These Facekinis are made from the same material as regular bathing suits and are all the rage in certain parts of Asia. Just make sure you only wear it at the beach – or else you might get mistaken for a burglar.
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The Never-Ending Sleeves​

Who doesn’t love to get wrapped up in an oversized sweater or hoodie? It keeps you warm and makes you cozy at the same time. Plenty of fashion designers understand that, but plenty of fashion designers have also taken that a bit too far.
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As you can see above, this has led to never-ending sleeves that nearly trickle down to the floor! Although these sleeves might keep your hands warm on a cold day, they can also get caught on anything you pass by.
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The High Top Pants​

Some people are all about the low-top sneakers while others are fans of the high-stops. For some, however, the high-tops don’t go high enough. The unique Converse pants below were made with that particular customer in mind.
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Instead of stopping at the top part of your foot, these Converses go all the way up to your waist! How do you get out of them? Unless they have a hidden zipper, it looks like you’ll need to be some kind of trapeze artist.
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Scleral Tattoos​

Scleral tattoos are, as you can see from the pictures below, eye tattoos. Well, that’s not entirely accurate because they’re more like eye injections. Basically, you inject a dye into the whites of your eyes to change their color.
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It should go without saying that it’s incredibly dangerous – which is why the state of Oklahoma banned it. If done improperly, scleral tattoos can lead to complete blindness. So, we recommend not getting scleral tattoos. It’s better to admire from afar by looking at the photos above.
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Platform Crocs​

Crocs, if you remember, were one of the most famous fashion trends of the early 2000s. People couldn’t get enough of the half sandal/half shoe footwear that allowed you to strut around without socks. Although they went away (a bit), they’ve made a comeback.
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This time it’s a luxury comeback. The high-end brand Balenciaga unveiled its platform Crocs in 2018. Although they might look a bit bland and uninspired, those elevated purple Crocs sold for $850 a pair!
 
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