If you’ve ever seen The Fifth Element, then you can probably imagine Milla Jovovich’s character sporting a pair of these funky and colorful heels. They seem to be a mix of Spice Girls and cyberpunk, and we’re loving all of it.
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They’re both functional (as functional as heels can get) and stylish – look at all those bright colors and alien-like designs. The Italian brand Dsquared2 showed them off (and shocked some audience members) at a fashion show in Milan a few years ago.
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Socks and sneakers go together like peanut butter and jelly – you need both of them together. Wearing shoes without socks quickly leads to a terrible odor (and perhaps athlete’s foot) that will cause anyone nearby to hold their nose.
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That being said, throwing on the socks before the sneakers can be a bit of a hassle at times. To solve that classic problem, Vetements and Reebok decided to weave together both parts into one practical (but not particularly fashionable) combo: the sock-sneaker.
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No one likes to be objectified as a “piece of meat” – unless you’re wearing the jeans below which have meat patches stitched into the knees. We can’t tell if it’s some kind of subversive joke (playing on the whole “piece of meat” phrase), or if it’s something the designer found aesthetically pleasing.
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Either way, we give it two thumbs up for weirdness. Can you imagine yourself wearing these on the subway? If so, just remember not to eat your knees if you get hungry.
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Most pants are supposed to, you know, cover your legs and provide warmth. Apparently, the designers over at Fashion Nova clearly didn’t get the memo. Instead, they chose to make the “cage pants” that provide little to no cover for your legs.
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We applaud them for thinking outside the box (or cage), but it kind of defeats the whole purpose of wearing pants. However, it might be fun to walk down the street to see how many people get confused.
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Despite being nearly 150 years old, jeans are still incredibly popular. They represent that rare mix of style and function – a mix that a lot of people enjoy. That being said, for some designers, the “style” part of jeans is so 19th century.
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To spruce it up a bit, the one-legged jean was created. In 2019, these odd-looking jeans really took off in Ukraine and nearby countries. Jeans with two legs were too conservative. Innovative, but how well will it make it through winter?
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Now when most of us are shopping for jeans, we want to keep our eyes out for two things: that the price is right and that the jeans fit. Making sure the jeans fit mostly means making sure that both pant legs are symmetrical.
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Although that’s a common criterion for many shoppers, a Ukrainian fashion brand has flipped that assumption upside down by making pants that are deliberately asymmetrical. They’re perfect for when you want to wear tight-fitting jeans and wide jeans at the same time.
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Although ripped and torn jeans have been fashionable for quite some time, the Amsterdam company Viktor & Rolf took that trend to new heights in the Spring of 2010. They did so by hacking out bits of a tulle dress with a chainsaw. Innovative, for sure.
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Turns out it wasn’t just that one dress shown above – it was an entire collection of clothes! Katy Perry loved the idea so much that she wore the above chainsaw tulle dress to an Awards Show.
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This next bit of odd fashion might not spark a fire in your eyes, but it will definitely keep you warm! Crafted by the British fashion brand Mulberry, it was first unveiled to a stunned world in 2017.
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As you can see from above, the dress is one part duvet and one part poncho. That gives it an incredibly comfortable look that’s perfect for those lazy days when you can barely roll out of bed. However, don’t forget an umbrella if it rains.
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Car mats are mostly found on car floors because they collect all the dirt and snow that falls off your shoes as you go in and out of your car. However, in 2017, that practical automotive accessory also became known as something you can wear.
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That’s because the luxury brand Balenciaga created the “Car Design Skirt” (as it’s called on their website) that’s featured above. So, if you want to wear a car mat, it can be yours for a reasonable price of $2,495.
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Have you ever found yourself wondering, “are there any fried chicken leg pants out there?” If so, then you can rest easy because there are! For a low price on Amazon, you can be the proud owner of wide orange pants that resemble chicken legs.
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Now, they’re not the most stylish pants around, but they have their charm. They’re wide, comfortable, and will probably provoke a few laughs if you muster up the courage to walk down the street in them.
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