7.28.2010

kill the yeti

Wintertime is practically upon us according to fashion’s seasonal clock, and fresh perspectives on cold weather-ware seem within reach. As expected, the biggest names have produced enticing frocks that will inevitably dictate the next few months’ hottest must haves. But, lets hope Chanel’s fall runway has little or no say in it.

I must announce that I was rather HORRIFIED when I laid eyes on what was sent stomping down a watery, arctic runway during Chanel’s runway show. Model after model went by clad in a fur ball mess of ski suits, hairy accessories and disturbing fuzzy boots – something that I thought had already played out its miserable course. I remember a few years back when people thought it was ok to don a leg-consuming animal on their feet, and I had a few sighs of relief when they slowly trickled out of popularity. Now why did Karl Lagerfeld decide to bring them back front and center? It is beyond me why anyone would be tempted to purchase said boot and traipse along gathering as much dirt and mud between its hairs in public. Nothing about it spells chic or sophistication – not even quirky or adorable. Rather, it might suggest that if you stand too close to this boot, you will smell like a wet polar bear, and I’m sure that is less than pleasant.

Sadly, I found these monstrosities so difficult to look beyond, that I missed the beauty and genius that usually presents itself in Chanel runway shows. Now all I can do is wait in fear that I will see shoes like these (again) springing up all over department stores, online shops and on the street in the next few months. NO! NO! NO!


{mmmmmm wet smelly fur - what a delight!}


{I don't think I want to look like this anytime soon Mr. Lagerfeld}

{pictures all found on style.com}


19 comments:

  1. I have to admit I don't like this look, sorry.

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  2. I like, because it's very cuddly.

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  3. haha the picture of the yeti is soo cute. ya chanel's collection definitely grew on me even though i could not bare the thought of actually wearing any of these furry pieces.

    http://hautecalifornian.blogspot.com/

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  4. omg!! i don't think i would wear that clothes or shoes haha

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  5. haha love this post!
    the last picture made me laugh.
    don't think i will be wearing those anytime soon.

    thanks for your comment!
    xxL

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  6. This post is funny,
    honestly, I don't like the look though
    :/ a little scary

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  7. It's just a delightful homage to bigfoot, the caring gentle creature of the forest.
    I for one would like to wear an entire suit, mask and all, this coming winter.

    Chic on the Cheap

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  8. all i have to say is... WOOF!
    that last picture seriously made me lol! :D

    xx, christen
    pulpislove.blogspot.com

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  9. i've seen some boots with heavy faux fur trim that i thought looked cute, but these pieces are definitely overdone and not so wearable.

    http://style-haus.blogspot.com/

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  10. More proof that just because Chanel says it, don't make it so... ; )

    http://rubyslipperjourneys.blogspot.com

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  11. haha i agree with what you've written!!

    <3 Kelly

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  12. Good comparison with the Yeti. The outfits look funny:D

    http://sound-of-fashion.blogspot.com/

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  13. hahaha, loving the yeti. i was a little confused too. i think some of the pieces were cool, just not all worn at once!! xx

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  14. THANK GOD FINALLY SOMETHING YOU HATE

    This look is horrific. I have no words - you said everything that needs to be said.

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  15. Thank goodness it's not real! It's supposed to be faux fur, thankfully. :)

    www.livelongfashion.blogspot.com

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  16. I agree with you! that was the worst ever collection. Some of the pieces would probably be alright worn with other less furry stuff..but the full fur suit? i don't know what he was thinking!

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  17. Thank god, I wasn't the only one thinking that.

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thank you!! :)

xo -- Diana