Quirky, strange and out-of-this-world fashion trends

It is a safe bet that some of the trends seen in the past month of fashion will be confirmed next winter, but the runways also showed a host of creations that might be qualified as eccentric, if not to say harebrained. Let’s just say that these highly improbable pieces from the catwalks in New York London, Milan and Paris are only for the brave. The question is who will have the daring to wear them? 

LaQuan Smith’s oversized cocooning bag.

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The Blonds’ rhinestone-studded mask. 

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A semi-transparent mask with glittering details by Christian Cowan. 

Pic: Kena Betancur / AFP

A pointy fairy-tale hat by On/Off. 

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Matty Bovan’s deconstructed, oversize wig. 

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Bejeweled sunglasses by Dolce & Gabbana. 

Pic: Andreas SOLARO / AFP

Dramatic headwear by Maison Margiela. 

Pic: FRANCOIS GUILLOT / AFP

Vivienne Westwood’s garlic bulb necklace. 

Pic: Lucas BARIOULET / AFP

Comme des Garçons’s colorful, diaphanous headdress. 

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Thom Browne’s animal-decorated mask. 

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