Models across Europe have stunned the fashion world by walking the runway in bizarre looks – including geometric face coverings concealing everything but the nose, fishnet veils and boxy gowns which appeared to be made entirely by pouches.
Designs from walks like Dzhus x NEWEST in Berlin brought a quirky avant-garden quality to one of the most renowned events in vogue as it comes to an end this week.
Elsewhere in Paris, pop-art inspired looks from Walter Van Beirendonck saw PVC-esque red bubbles and wrestling-style face masks adorn fun, colourful ensembles.
Runway snaps from the German capital show some of the more daring looks from the eclectic collections displayed, including a rectangular headpiece and using hair as a face veil.
One model sported a grey, textured zip up dress which was so tall that it folded over their face, seemingly blocking the line of vision.
The ankle-length and sleeveless piece featured a ruffled hem, and was teamed with short chunky boots.
Continuing with a grunge-industrial aesthetic, a second runway look showed an entirely see-through dress, made of shimmery tulle-esque fabric, adorned with cutout detailing along the chest.
They wore a long, black overcoat on top of their head like a veil, seemingly topping the headpiece with another hat to balance.
A uniquely creative make-up aesthetic was also included, with the model opting for a fresh-faced look save for a black paint handprint by the mouth.
A third design showed off a cool, box shaped gown which appeared to made entirely of zip-up storage pockets, silhouetting the model into a T-shape.
They sported a fuzzy white hood – with a zipper on top – and the same painted on make-up.
And it’s not the only carrier inspired look by Dzhus – which was in 2010 founded by Ukrainian designer and promises an ‘avant-garde yet utilitarian’ – this week, with more dresses on the runway featuring pocket-purse style looks.
Another black-and-white ensemble appeared to channel a pincushion.
A mini-dress-wearing-model also looked chic as ever in a zip up ensemble – which buttoned them from top to bottom, starting at the top of their head.
They used their hair as a mussed up veil in front of their face, seemingly gelled into place with product.
Elsewhere, miles away in Paris, a Walter Van Beirendonck runway flaunted some bizarre menswear looks, including an all-red PVC ensemble adorned with bubbles (and a mesh net around the head) as well as wrestling style masks teamed with brightly patterned jumpers.
One model wore their red face covering with a Lycra-style top – which had the words ‘no war’ and ‘peace’ on it, paired with a leather skirt and multi-print tights.
The collection from Walter – a Belgian designer known for his poppy esque styles – also included a lot of fishnet-style fabric.
One look in particular shows a model donned in the material from head to waist, with what seems to be an oversized, painted statement pin attached to their chest.
Other more experimental looks from Berlin – such as those from Namilia x NEWEST – also included face masks branded with the Need for Speed game series, prosthetics attached to the models’ faces and chunky, fluffy boots.
Entirely see-through dresses worn over lingerie also featured on the runway.
Elsewhere a model wore a black cut-out crop top over a tan bodysuit, with another sporting a pink minidress over silver trousers.
While Berlin’s FW is this weekend wrapping up, ending on the 21st, Paris began its Menswear one on Tuesday and will roll out a few more selections until March.
Source: dailymail.co.uk
