5 times fashion was stranger than fiction in 2026
For some people, fashion is about subverting popular culture. But sometimes, the statements go too far and the expression is so absurd that the point it’s making is lost. We are looking at five times designers were trying to make big points this year – and made us stop, stare, and scratch our heads, often all in the span of 60 seconds. Here are five weird and wonderful moments: Get updated faster…
1. Chanel introduced a 'just heel' on the runway – a leather cup for the heel that left the rest to the imagination, causing confusion and making the meme list.
2. A Balenciaga bag dubbed 'Trash Bag Large Pouch' sparked debate over whether it was a work of art or an indictment of consumer culture.
3. Australian actress Margot Robbie donned 18th-century-inspired attire, complete with padded hips, aristocratic embroidery, and restrictive waistbands, during a movie screening.
4. Givenchy's runway showcased T-shirt turbans, a controversial headwrap trend that was neither practical nor suitable for formal occasions.
5. Saint Laurent's bird-shaped earrings were an audacious statement, but their sharpness and unique shape might have been better suited for a pirate's ear than a fashion runway.
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