From Chicken Feet Footwear to Fur Lipstick: The Strangest Fashion Fads. In the 21st century, unconventional fashion trends hardly raise eyebrows anymore. Brightly colored hair, gender transitions, and full-body tattoos have become commonplace—though they were virtually unheard of in the 1900s (with a few exceptions). Most extreme innovations in fashion and style initially face criticism. But fashion is inherently provocative. Let’s examine some of the most unusual style movements of recent years.
Bizarre footwear made from chicken skin—courtesy of factinate.com
Modern Fashion Provocations: Chicken Leather Footwear and an Abundance of Wool
Influencers predict that 2020 will be the most daring and unconventional year in style. Even today, when we think nothing can shock us, we still find ourselves… surprised!
The Indonesian Chicken Leg Venture
…or more precisely, shoes crafted from chicken feet. It truly seems like a provocation—or a challenge. Immediately, one thinks of reptile-leather footwear. Crocodile skin for shoes and bags is a symbol of prestige and status, commanding exorbitant prices. The average person cannot afford such items. That’s why resourceful Indonesian entrepreneur Ramdhani proposes swapping this costly material for a cheaper alternative: chicken feet!
Nurman Farik Ramdhani is only 25 years old, yet he has already gained worldwide fame. Leather is a material widely used by artisans and factories, but Nurman proved highly original in his choice of hide. The father of this young Indonesian studied the properties and structure of chicken skin. Mastering the family technique, Ramdhani suggested using chicken feet as a substitute for crocodile or snake leather.
Shoes made from chicken feet—a new take on exotic leather
How Are Shoes Made from Chicken Feet?
Producing a pair of chicken-leather shoes takes about ten days. Ramdhani’s company is small, employing five people, including his father. The process involves sequential cleaning, dyeing, and stitching of the material. Each pair requires 45 chicken feet, which also provide material for decorative elements. The Indonesian business is economically viable and sensible: chicken feet are essentially waste, so Ramdhani and his team obtain them for free. Restaurants, cafes, and markets discard chicken feet, giving the entrepreneurs a constant supply of raw material.
The process of crafting footwear from chicken feet
The Nose Hair Trend
Japanese creativity knows no bounds. Japan periodically introduces fresh fashion ideas. This time, they’ve popularized nose hair styling. Sounds bizarre, doesn’t it? It looks rather unappealing too. But let’s be tolerant and simply say: nose hair isn’t for everyone. This trend fits alongside the fashion for wearing (and dyeing!) armpit hair. You might recall Madonna’s famous body-positive photos? 😉
Nose hair as a style statement
More Fur! Fuzzy Manicures and Fur Lips
This trend emerged in 2019. “Fuzzy Nail Sweaters” describes a manicure that arose as a kind of anti-protest. Recently, eco-activism has gained momentum, with major fashion houses increasingly abandoning natural fur. Despite its anti-protest nature, this trend remains popular—and slightly unsettling…
Velvet-textured manicure
But extravagant fashionistas didn’t stop at shaggy nails. Beauty influencers apparently found nose hair and furry nails insufficient—so they invented furry lips. Australian makeup artist Jessica Ferrell was the first to try this look. She actively promoted not only fur lips but also velvet manicures. In fact, she admitted that velvet nails inspired her to create the new trend.
Lips covered in faux fur
Grandma’s Scarves
Blanket-like scarves also date back to 2019. The brand that launched this scarf hasn’t revealed its name. Photos of people draped in enormous rug-like scarves are widely commented on social media. Calling this trend well-received would be an exaggeration 😉
An oversized scarf that resembles a blanket
Sequins: Another Euphoric Trend
Shiny fashion is a legacy of Instagram. The sparkle euphoria was fueled by Instagram bloggers. Glitter appeared everywhere—first on bright eyes, sparkling eyelids, and “smokey” looks. But such artificiality quickly grew tiresome. By 2020, painting eyes with flowers (real or fake) is no longer trendy. Perhaps the time has come for glittering superheroes to remain on Marvel pages.
Glitter makeup on the eyes
In light of new trends and a craving for naturalness, Instagram fashionistas have refined the sparkle euphoria. Now glitter is used in unusual ways. A new trend has emerged: shiny hair partings. Gleaming hair results from unconventional glitter application. Bloggers also suggested a useful (if odd) life hack: using glitter to mask grown-out roots, for example.
Glitter applied to the hair parting—courtesy of cutegirlshairstyles.com
Coronavirus Fashion
During the coronavirus epidemic (or is it an epidemic?), fashion suddenly became active. Among the latest trends are unusual masks—not masquerade masks, but medical ones. The internet offers a wide range: masks made from various fabrics, masks with painted cat faces, pigs, birds, etc. Oh, brave new world, as they say. This proves that fashion never sleeps and marketing works even amid a massive crisis. Masks have even become elements of fashion shows and art exhibitions. In addition to masks, blue surgical gloves are gradually becoming fashionable. The blue color of these medical gloves has even been declared a shade of the season! 😕
Fashionable face masks as a new accessory
Did you learn something new? Surprised by another beauty oddity? We’d love to hear about your favorite fashion trends! Share your thoughts in the comments.
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