#note the platform heel balenciaga crocs

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i made a jojo p4 oc, his name is mitsuki, his stand is PLASTIC LOVE, and his purpose in life is to terrorize jotaro with minor inconveniences

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More haute couture fanfic research.

When fashion designers are just fucking with their filthy rich clients.

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Agatha Ruiz's Donut Dress When you're hungry and also don't know what to wear, just put on these giant fucking donuts, as demonstrated by designer Agatha Ruiz De La Prada. The OTT dessert dress made its way down the runway in February at Madrid Fashion Week.

Moschino's Toilet Paper Purse The theme for Moschino's Fall/Winter 2017 show in February was literally garbage. Models walked down the runway in cardboard box getups, feather-duster headpieces, and toilet-paper purses. Fashion!

Moschino's Dry Cleaning Bag Dress Surprise! Another hit from Moschino. The designer's dry-cleaning bag dress first appeared in its runway show in February and became available for purchase in November. Ironically, the care instructions for the $700 plastic garment state: "Do not wash/Do not dry clean.”

Topshop's Clear Jeans

Vetements' Zipper Butt Jeans Vetements  collabed with Levi's and came up with these pants just perfect for mooning!!! And that's all, folks.

 Saint Laurent's Roller Skate Heels Because high heels aren't already hard enough to walk in, Saint Laurent decided to add WHEELS so you could be the most stylish skater at the roller disco. Designed by creative director Anthony Vaccarello, the shoes debuted in August for $1,995.

Balenciaga's Platform Crocs If someone told me a couple of years ago that Crocs would, one day, be considered high fashion, I would've laughed. But here we are! Christopher Kane included gem-adorned versions in his 2016 show, and then, in September, Balenciaga debuted its own take, which involved sky-high platforms.

 Thong Jeans These were the thong jeans heard 'round the world when they debuted at Tokyo Fashion Week in October. Sure, they're breezy. Practical? Not so much.

Semi-seriously, note how these designs have themes based on lower-class items: donuts, Crocs, ripped jeans, toilet paper, and roller skates.  Haute coutute inspired by the clothing of people the rich would never have anything to do with, who they look down on with contempt, turned into clothing only the wealthy can buy.

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Learning about what the latest fall boot trends are is nothing compared to learning how to style them. We never want you to think Platform boots are trending—now what? For that very reason, we snatched up all the popular and stylish celebrities who are wearing this season's hottest fall boot trends the right way. Seeing these trends in action will hopefully encourage you to stop starring and start shopping because the boots ahead need a home, and we think your closet is just the spot. Below you will see seven popular fall boot trends that celebrities have taken a particular liking to this season, in addition to the 14 inventive ways they are taking each trend and making it their own. Style types of all kinds are represented here thanks to the notable array of women partaking in all the fresh new styles this season has to offer. The new styles ahead are the boots everyone will be wearing after reading this story—including you. Nothing makes a pair of knee-high boots look chicer than a short suit. Be it a miniskirt or shorts variation, this boot trend is one that will always look good with the tailored duo. On Kaia Gerber: Jimmy Choo Madeline Shoulder Bag and Tempe 85 Boots ($1195) In case you're in the mood to not wear pants, throw on an oversize white T-shirt and knee-high boots to match. A leather blazer as the finishing touch is just the thing this outfit needs to not look, well, unkempt.  On Hailey Bieber: Celine sunglasses; Jennifer Fisher Maeve Hoops ($750); J Brand Elsa Birthday Blazer ($1298); MM6 Maison Margiela Inside Out Logo T-Shirt ($225); Jacquemus Les Bottes Pantalon Leather Boots ($1279) This season, the chunkier the boot, the better. Take note from Dua and jazz up your favorite pair of denim via a statement top and these extra-large soles. On Dua Lipa: Jacquemus top Fall dresses are the biggest beneficiary of this shoe trend. The juxtaposition of the harsh lug-soles with a more delicate frock creates a seasonal outfit that will win every time.  On Olivia Palermo: Dior dress and J’adior Ultra Bag; Gianvito Rossi Marsden Boots ($1195) This fall, please don't forget about color—just because it's getting colder doesn't mean your wardrobes color palette has to as well. Contrast hues starting with a statement slouchy boot and a bold dress to match.  On Adwoa Aboah: Balenciaga Block-Heel Checked-Wool Boots ($875) Or, on the other hand, go for a head-to-toe tonal look and call it a day. We recommend this styling trick for those days when you just can't and need a cute 'fit quick.  On Margot Robbie: Mille The Jasmine Dress in Almond ($236); Loeffler Randall Gia Tall Boots in Cognac ($695); Inne Sia Shopper Tote ($209) Your going-out boots should not be the same as your daytime boots. You deserve to dress up a bit and platform boots are the best boot trend to do so with. Take inspiration from Zendaya and grab a slip dress, a leather trench, and your tallest platforms for your next night on the town. On Zendaya Coleman: Fallon Versailles Chandelier Earrings ($465) While not everyone can snatch up a full look from the newest Gucci collection, everyone can rock a fun printed dress and platform boots. And that's the tea.  On Sienna Miller: Gucci Spring 2020 Look 87 Feeling sporty? Good. Because Bella Hadid has officially inspired us to locate a racing jacket and buy it ASAP. The square-toe boots add just the fashion-girl touch this outfit needs. So get some of those too. On Bella Hadid: Dior sunglasses; Ralph Lauren jacket; Courreges Jersey Top ($285); Wandler Isa Long Boots ($860) If you're still a little nervous to dive into a prominent square toe, go for a more subtle one and pair the boots with timeless counterparts like a blazer dress and clutch. On Kendall Jenner: DKNY Ebony Mesh Camera Bag ($79) Get really wild and match your snake-print shoes to your handbag and get ready for all the compliments to roll in. On Gigi Hadid: Anita Ko Hepburn Necklace ($22,050); Coperni Shirt Dress ($654); Jimmy Choo Maxima Boots ($1575); Staud Moon Bag Carmel Snake ($325) No one does print mixing like Anna does print mixing, and her famous snakeskin boots are her pretty much her secret weapon to achieving a balanced look every time. If you live in skinny jeans, copy this EmrRata look this fall. A croc-embossed boot will bring a strong texture to an otherwise basic look. On Emily Ratajkowski: Zara Double Breasted Blazer ($119); Inamorata Beverly Bodysuit ($54); Citizens of Humanity jeans; Carolina Santo Domingo Micro Sofia Leather Crossbody ($630); Schutz Maryana Boots ($290) This model-off-duty look is so easy to re-create, and we're pretty sure you can do it with the contents of your own closet sans maybe the new croc boots you're about to buy below.  On Martha Hunt: Schutz Maryana Boots ($290) Next up, shop eight shoe trends everyone will buy in 2020.

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Right now on the hypebeast resale site Grailed, a pair of Crocs is going for $500. To be fair, they are not the normal kind of Crocs that you can find at, like, J.C. Penney; they’re from the brand’s collaboration with the streetwear brand Alife from earlier this summer. Still, it’s a lot of money for a squishy orthopedic shoe that Time magazine once included in a slideshow of the 50 worst inventions.

But it’s not all that surprising, given that Crocs have been a kooky side note in high fashion for a few years. Crocs regularly clomp down runways at fashion week; there are heel versions and fur versions and platform versions that cost $850 and sold out before they even went on sale.

Yet most of that industry clout has been due to its collaborations, like the ones with streetwear brands such as Alife or established houses like Balenciaga, in which the Platonic ideal of the classic Croc is reimagined by a high-profile creative director. And the rest of it overlaps with the fact that, somehow, hideous sandals in general are in vogue.

Crocs themselves aren’t responsible for the confounding relevance of footwear like Birkenstocks and Tevas over the past five-plus years. The Crocs we know today have been around for more than a decade; their existence just happened to overlap with the fact that suddenly, their particular brand of ugly is on trend.

And with its new collection, Crocs is actively chasing the customer who probably already owns an ironic pair (or a few). Brand employees told me they even have a special name for him (he’s a dude): the “explorer,” the hypebeast-adjacent Gen Zer who stores his Crocs next to his Yeezys.

“We know this group is all about self-expression, which is why our spring 2019 collection features a bright, bold color palette, positive messaging, oversized logos and trend-right platform silhouettes,” explained Michelle Poole, senior vice president and chief product and merchandising officer of Crocs.

A slide from Crocs’ spring 2019 collection. Crocs

Alongside the brand’s standard fare of flexible sandals, bedazzle-able clogs in a rainbow of shades, and dad-approved water shoes, the Crocs collection preview on October 30 featured certain styles that wouldn’t have looked out of place at, say, an Adidas store. There were minimalist slip-ons in sleek black-and-white combinations, a sneaker that looked almost like Allbirds but with techier fabric, and a rubbery slide with a millennial pink upper and a translucent red flatform. They’re shoes that pair well with current fashion: casual, streetwear-influenced clothing that’s relatively unflashy.

The move is similar to what pretty much every other brand is doing, with the hope of attracting devoted customers that will be around for a long time (and especially when they start holding jobs with disposable incomes). Kodak, a camera company in an era when people already have cameras on their phones, is targeting teens obsessed with old-school analog technology with its collaboration with Forever 21. Formerly struggling fashion brands like Abercrombie and Delia’s have attempted rebrands to capture fresh Gen Z consumers who don’t remember when they were trendy the first time around.

And Crocs’ courting of the cool teen appears to be working. In a recent survey conducted by the investment firm Piper Jaffray of about 8,600 teenagers, Crocs was ranked 13th in the “top footwear brand” category, up from 27th last year. It’s a statistic that’s clearly influenced by the larger trend of ugly shoes as status symbols, and of ironic fashion in general (which also explains the rise of brands like Vetements and Off-White).

Even though most teens can’t afford to drop multiple hundreds on the versions peddled by other brands, they’re probably a lot more likely to spring for Crocs’ regular ol’ $30 to $40 versions. People are even creating their own imaginary brand collabs on places like YouTube, which has dozens of videos of people DIYing their concepts of Crocs by Supreme, Off-White, and Gucci.

Sales of Crocs may be down from their 2014 high, but focusing on the cool-young-person market could help. And Crocs appears to be leaning in: “Our ‘explorer’ consumers play an important role in shaping our global product and marketing strategies,” added Poole.

It’s hard to say how long ugly shoes will be cool — fashion is a pendulum, and trends tend to arrive as a backlash to whatever came before — but as long as teens are buying Crocs, it seems that Crocs will be giving them what they want.

Original Source -> Crocs is now targeting teens. Somehow, it’s working.

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