Fashion is supposed to be edgy and ahead of the game, something that New York Fashion Week prides itself on showcasing.
I’m talking real fashion here, not that ‘‘scumbro’ rubbish that Justin Bieber is sporting at the moment.
This year, designers pushed the boundaries between fashion and art, with one particular designer stealing the show for a rather odd choice of materials.
Miami-based designer Joel Alvarez revealed a line of swimsuits, made entirely from duct tape.
Here’s NewsAU:
What was once just an everyday household item is now one of SS19’s hottest fashion trends as models showcased the bold new looks.
From duct tape patterns embellished with studs to a racy green metallic one-piece, this is one bonkers trend we’ll never be able to wrap our heads around.
So it’s both pointless and painful to remove. Sounds like a lot of women’s fashion throughout history.
Take a look:
While everyone is freaking out about how weird and new this trend is, long-time followers of RuPaul’s Drag Race such as myself aren’t duped by the claim that this is a new idea.
Drag Queens have used duct tape for decades, for everything from taping their heads up under their wigs to accessorising. In fact, you can watch the winner of Rupaul’s Drag Race All Stars 2, Alaska Thunderfuck, advertising her ‘Thunderfun Fashion Tape’ a few years ago as part of a challenge on the show:
One word – busted!
[source:newsau]
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