Once upon a time, to clash meant to commit a mortal fashion sin, but mismatched outfits are now the order of the day. Whether it's by mixing motley patterns or intentionally selecting separates, the only rule to clash properly seems to be that there are no rules.
Implications - Let this collection of mismatched fashions inspire you to transform outdated pieces from your wardrobe into a variety of stunning and unlikely combined ensembles. This collection effectively demonstrates how something old and seemingly obsolete can be transformed into something very cutting-edge and extremely fashion-forward in society today.
Check out these mismatched fashions and more in the slideshow below for some ideas on how to create some clash-happy styles on your own.
15 Clash-Happy Clothing Collections
From Clashing Motley Couture to Mismatched Apiary Apparel:
Marissa Brassfield — Aug 30, 2009 — Fashion
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Fashion Face Off 2.0
Street Clash Global Street Style Competition
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Mixing Textures & Patterns
Anja Rubik's Edgy Bohemian Look for Etro Fall 2009 Campaign
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Neon Patchwork Leggings
Reset Couture's Motley Legwear is Disco Glam at its Best
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Clash Pattern Fashion
John Galliano Mixes Different Prints for Fall 2009
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Collage-Inspired Clothing
Ken Marshall's Motley Illustrations for T-Shirts
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Toxic Shock Apparel
Punk, Glam & Rockabilly Clashing Fashion
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Motley Couture
Betsey Johnson S/S 2009
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Mismatched Paisley Menswear
Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair's Motley Spring 2010 Line
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Mismatched Underwear
Undiz Advocates Color-Clashing Undergarments
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Purposeful Mismatching
‘Happy Socks' Caters To Confused Fashionista Feet
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Mash-Up Pattern Kicks
Puma Suede 'Angler' Shoes are a Mix Up of Styles
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Purposeful Pattern-Clashing
Dafne Ederveen's 'Frida' is Intentionally Mismatched
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Beekeeper Couture
Mismatched Apiculture Fashion Fit for the Birds and the Bees
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Kooky Camp Couture
D'Squared's Motley Spring 2010 Menswear
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Clashtastic Plaid Shirts
Trainerspotter Button-Downs Are a Mishmosh of Tartan Patterns
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