Just when we thought we’d seen it all, 2017 was continuously one-upping itself. Each week packed what felt like entire year’s worth of headlines. Even for fashion folk, the world of politics dominated the industry, leaving the braver designers the task of using their platform to comment on the country’s current happenings, and the rest to provide an escape for us all. The result was several season’s worth of clothes and accessories that, yes, made fashion fun again, but also made us say WTF.
This year the runway saw everything from flip-flop heels (thank you Rihanna), to penis necklaces, to skirts that doubled as mats for your car, and that’s just scratching the surface. 2017 was the year fashion got so extra, we needed a new word for extra. Of course, the industry has always had a knack for trolling, but 2017 saw the carrying out of visions that lacked any and all explanation.
But really, half the fun of attending Fashion Week (or streaming it from afar) is watching the all the wildest moments on and off the runway, and then trying to make sense of it all. Like, how does one explain a bra that doubles as a handbag? Or getting fashion inspiration from a coccoon? No fashion degree could prepare us for some of the artifacts that models so nonchalantly strut down the catwalk in ( ahem — we’re looking at you, Alessandro). So, without further ado, click through the slideshow ahead to see some of the weirdest runway looks from 2017.
Maison Martin Margiela
Whoever said the industry never sleeps clearly hasn’t met John Galliano.
Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Calvin Klein 205W39NYC
They’re like socks for your arms.
Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
VFILES
So, how ’bout them Mets?
Photo: Edward James/Getty Images.
Balenciaga
No, they didn’t offer oil changes as a swag bag perk. But we’ll take two of those skirts, please.
Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Saint Laurent Paris
Has anyone seen our loofa?
Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Adam Selman
Make The Canadian Tuxedo New York (Again)?
Photo: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images.
Fenty Puma by Rihanna
Only Rihanna could make us seriously wonder if we’re ready for high-heeled flip-flops. Damn you, bad gal!
Photo: Peter White/Getty Images.
Vaquera
Hey, at least you’ll never have to fumble with an MTA machine again.
Photo: Albert Urso/Getty Images.
Ashish
Help! An Anglerfish has made it onto the runway — and it’s wearing sequins!
Photo: Gareth Cattermole/BFC/Getty Images.
Helmut Lang
This bra doubles as a handbag, so if you’d like to tell us aliens aren’t real, go ahead.
Photo: Catwalking/Getty Images.
Natasha Zinko
It may not be scientifically proven that two jeans are better than one, but hey, they sure make for great hip warmers.
Photo: Estrop/Getty Images.
Christopher Kane
Don’t quote us on this, but we’re pretty sure these are dishwasher safe.
Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Moschino
When he says he likes flowers, too.
Photo: Estrop/Getty Images.
Namilia
Try a career in fashion, they said. It’ll be fun, they said.
Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images.
Rick Owens
Oh, Rick… Let’s just say: If you’re reading this, it’s too late.
Photo: Catwalking/Getty Images.
Balenciaga
Crocs: the roaches of shoes.
Photo: Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho/Getty Images.
Jacquemus
Behold, the tiniest bags you have ever seen.
Photo: BERTRAND GUAY/AFP/Getty Images.
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