Hats coming back in a big way?

[tonyb]

Oh dear ...

http://www.seattlepi.com/photos/gal...1&gtitle=Paris Fashion Week&pubdate=1/22/2010

 

[Aureliano]

 

[buler]

lol lol lol lol

 

[Lefty]

WOW!

 

[handlebar bart]

Oh dear ...

http://www.seattlepi.com/photos/gal...1&gtitle=Paris Fashion Week&pubdate=1/22/2010

So I guess they can do a cavanagh edge on a modern hat.lol

 

[Brad Bowers]

I just don't understand how the fashion world can take some of these things so seriously. Or maybe they don't, maybe they just tolerate some designers.

Some of those designs look downright...rude.lol
Brad

 

[tonyb]

I just don't understand how the fashion world can take some of these things so seriously. Or maybe they don't, maybe they just tolerate some designers.

Some of those designs look downright...rude.lol
Brad

Yeah, you see something like that and think, man, these people just gotta be joking.

But, you know, something in simple, good taste isn't as photo-worthy. It leaves me feeling a touch of sympathy for the serious designers whose work goes unnoticed because it doesn't scream at us.

 

[T Smith]

Reminds me of the emperor's new clothes....

 

[Not-Bogart13]

This is why I'm not a model. Well... one reason why, anyhow. lol

 

[Brent Hutto]

If I hadn't just bought a Alessandria I'd get one of those. It's almost big enough for my head!

 

[The Good]

My eyes! Those hats would look decent if they actually fit them though...

 

[Mario]

Walter Van Beirendonck just entered as no. 1 on the list I'll give to my hitmen for this year... :kick: :cool2:

 

[feltfan]

It says "French PAP" right on the description.

That said, I think it's pretty cool. Obviously not meant
to be something one wears in the street. But in a Tim Burton
or Terry Gilliam movie, it could work.

 

[anon`]

I just don't understand how the fashion world can take some of these things so seriously. Or maybe they don't, maybe they just tolerate some designers.

Some of those designs look downright...rude.lol
Brad

Without pausing to comment on the Lovecraftian-level of horror that... thing inspires in one (whoops--that was a comment, wasn't it?) I'll just offer this bit of serious thought: the idea isn't to have the crazy-stupid or wretchedly exaggerated ideas or designed adopted wholesale. The idea is to gauge reaction from the market, then cherry-pick those aspects that are well-received and figure out how to incorporate them into rather less obnoxious products. Automakers do the same thing with concept cars. Though I think that, in the case of "fashion" designers, there is no small amount of ego at work

 

[4and1]

There just aren't enough beavers left for this kind of ridiculousness.

 

[Lefty]

It's all cyclical.

 

[tonyb]

Without pausing to comment on the Lovecraftian-level of horror that... thing inspires in one (whoops--that was a comment, wasn't it?) I'll just offer this bit of serious thought: the idea isn't to have the crazy-stupid or wretchedly exaggerated ideas or designed adopted wholesale. The idea is to gauge reaction from the market, then cherry-pick those aspects that are well-received and figure out how to incorporate them into rather less obnoxious products. Automakers do the same thing with concept cars. Though I think that, in the case of "fashion" designers, there is no small amount of ego at work

So I guess that's another reason why I shouldn't expect to see one of these atop the head of any "real" person (as contrasted with those who get paid to don such attire) anytime soon.

And besides, I just don't know where in your typical family Batmobile a person could possibly put it.

 

[frussell]

YES!

Finally, a hat big enough for me without using a stretcher. I'm so happy. Frank

 

[scottyrocks]

That's just stupid.

 

[Midwest Boater]

designers hate models and want to see how far they can go and still keep a straight face.
PROOF
pee wee Herman here gives it his best shot

this poor guy winds up with sad puppy eyes

and finally this one gives up the struggle all together

p.s the rest did yeomans work