Trends, no matter how faddish, are some times so sweeping that you don't know why you were wearing those wedge heels or shagging you hair when you cringe as you're editing your Flickr account. And in Milan and Paris this week, designers put forth some bold designs that looked like, if you wore them, they could be potential blackmail photos in your future. But I have to admit, regardless of how insane these sports-inspired looks seem, they miraculously came off as wearable. Now that's good design. The craziest? Prada waders. Yes, waders. You might be thinking how does fishing gear work for every day but, honestly, don't ask me, ask Miuccia. Girl made it work.
There was also Nina Ricci's riding hats. They were equestrian-like but somehow seemed fitting if you saw some one walking down the street on a rainy day or meeting a friend for lunch.
And Balenciaga did not dissapoint either. The Kimono meets Karate silk outfits were part evening, part pajamas, part super-bitch power suit. I'm not sure how they came up with the designs but it was certainly inspired.
It was almost as if the European designers thought were daring us not to be boring. Balmain parachute pants with snow boots? Make that a double-dog dare.
