Apoorva Mehta
Our fashion industry is ever evolving, with new trends coming in every 6 months some designers have been pushing the boundaries of creativity and expression to a huge extent. While some styles are praised by the entire fraternity and its consumers, some can actually leave you baffled. Such designs pose a very serious question: is fashion reaching different heights or it’s just a cry for attention? Let’s dive into some designs that made me question our choices and forced me to talk about it!
- Trash Bag Pouch
Taking sustainable fashion to next level, we have Balenciaga introducing trash bag pouch, in multiple colors I might add, for more than $1500. This designer bag looks exactly like a trash bag, challenging various perceptions of aesthetics.
(Picture credits- https://www.balenciaga.com/en-us/trash-bag-large-pouch–white-716897210JA9065.html)
- Transparent Hand Bag
There are various kinds of bags in the market, jute, leather, polyester, etc. What went down that we had to come up with transparent plastic bags? It was first introduced in 1950’s and 1960’s by Hermes Kelly but has recently come back in trend. No more messed up charging cords, receipts and lipsticks can be dumped in our bag, make sure to organise things properly as its going to be see through!
(Picture credits- https://www.markandgraham.com/products/monogrammed-clear-tote/?pkey=cview-all-bags-and-accessories&position=1)
- Weird Heels
Back in the days, things were clear. Heels were categorised into Pumps, Stilettoes, Bellies and more. But in the recent times, the lines between footwear and art have blurred. If you go out to buy heels today, there will be various impractical and outlandish designs, where designers are experimenting with heel’s shapes, sizes and shoe forms. I wonder if they can even be worn?
(Picture credits- https://in.pinterest.com/hhplace/strange-high-heels/)
- Towel Skirt
Balenciaga has always had a bold approach and they did not shy away from it yet again. With a plush towel being wrapped around you has become a skirt, there are many opinions around it. Some say, Balenciaga is trying to pick up mundane items and making it high end luxury where as other think it’s crazy how one can wrap a towel and call it fashion!
(Picture credits-https://www.fwrd.com/product-balenciaga-towel-skirt-in-beige/BALF-WQ67/)
- Upside Down Glasses
Upside down glasses is exactly what it sounds like. Imagine wearing your glasses other way around and Boom- New Trend!! This design is flipping through the conforming eyewear fashion, quite literally.
(Picture credits- https://www.mensxp.com/fashion/trends/83416-gucci-is-selling-upside-down-sunglasses-gets-trolled.html)
Conslusion:
These examples are through provoking, questioning our fashion ideas and our fashion trends. The day is not away when we would be walking on the ramp wearing donuts and hallow glasses too! We can view these trends as art, wit, or just a call for attention, they highlight the unlimited potential of fashion as an expression. Let’s not forget in the world of fashion, outfits and accessories that are considered inexplicable today can become an overnight sensation tomorrow.
(Disclaimer- All views are based on trends in fashion and opinions in public)
