Fashion in 2008 mirrored the eccentricities of modern day society and reflected the quick pace at which consumer desire now changes.
Designers created collections as diverse as the people who surf the web, including niche fashion for uber geeks, DIY freaks and flamboyant uniques.
From sequined goat skin heels to dresses made of human hair, the cluster below highlights some of the most peculiar fashions of 2008. Enjoy, and may 2009 bring just as much sartorial fun!
35 Crazy Fashions From 2008
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Extreme Equestion Fashion
Bizarre Latex Pony Girl Cover Stars
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Animal Hair Hats
Nagi Noda Creations
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Drag Queen Fashion Shows
John Galliano Men's SS 2009 Show
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Latex Cage Dresses
Fashion Trend Goes Extreme
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Marie Antoinette Hairstyles
John Galliano's Fantastical Coiffures
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Cobweb Dresses
Spidery Knitwear by Mark Fast
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Eccentric Space-Age Fashion
Hoolaskirts
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Men in Women's Wear
Demand for Men's Tights Soars
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Shaved Heads as Beauty Rebellions
Eccentric Model Alice Dellal
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Edible Clothes
Fashion Made of Chocolate
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Flamboyant Fashion
Ultra Skimpy Menswear at Heatherette
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Fashion Made of Plants
'Bio Fashion' in Colombia
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Latex Pod Hats
Joop! At Berlin Fashion Week
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Bizarre Anatomical Jewelry
Victorian-Inspired Accessories from Paraphernalia
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Napoleonic War Fashion
John Galliano Spring 2009 RTW at Paris Fashion Week
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Solar Powered Lingerie
Taiyoko Hatsuden Bra
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Rainbow Eyelashes
Bright, Over-the-Top Styling From Fred Butler
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Eccentric Clown Gowns
Basso & Brooke At Berlin Fashion Week
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Sculptural Hats
Kate Cusack's Wearable Works Of Art
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Kitchen Sponge Gowns
10 Dresses Made of Random Objects
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Lacquered Body Casts as Jewelry
Bizarre Sensual Accessories by Naoko Ogawa
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Incognito Fashion Shows
Martin Margiela's Masked Models
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Balloon Couture
Daisy's Inflatable Dresses
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Giant Feathery Dome Hats
Avant Garde Headwear and Statement Haberdashery
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Shoulder Jewelry
Quirky Accessories, Chains & Architectural Shoes in Stiletto Magazine
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Handbags Made of Fish
Unnurwear Sea-Leather Purses
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Clothes Made of Labels
Suzumi Noda Statement Couture
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Illuminated Sequined Goatskin Shoes
Chanel Light Bulb Heels
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Human Hair Gowns
Dresses Made of Tresses
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Creative Costuming Icons
Bjork Embodies Quirky Fashion
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Giant Face Dresses
Spring 2009 Fashion Gets Personified
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Eccentric Ties
Alexis Mabille Bow Ties
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Patient Fashion
Jenna Karl's Creepy Catwalk
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Credit Crunch Fashion
Sponge Dresses and Plastic Wrap Wigs by Kate Cusack
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Snob Hats
Designer Easter Bonnets
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Elegant Hybrid Sneaker Clogs
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High-Fashion Winter Sport Collections
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New Wave-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Undone Luxury Fashion
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Masculinity-Exploring Fashion Collections
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Digital Streetwear Collaborations
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Sophisticated Minimalist Luxury Fashion
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60s Hippie Culture-Inspired Fashion
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Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs
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Avant-Garde Fall Menswear
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Loud Luxury Fashion
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Offbeat Fashion Campaigns
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Star-Studded Luxe Fashion Campaigns
Alexander McQueen Presents its Dramatic FW23 Campaign
Experimental Summer Technical Fashion
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High-End Bridal Collections
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90s Toy-Themed Fashion
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Sartorial Co-Ed Fall Fashion
Soulland Unveils its New Collection for the FW24 Season
Ultra-Sophisticated Bridal Collections
Self-Portrait Launches Its Striking 2024 Bridal Capsule
Ramadan-Themed Fashion Collections
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Interactive Shoppable High-Fashion Films
The Saint Laurent Summer 2024 Collection is Chic
Opulent Timeless Fashion
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Hip Hop Fashion Exhibitions
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Proportion-Exploring Mystical Menswear
Alexander McQueen Presents His Intricate SS24 Collection
Chic Streetwear Fashion Collections
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Reggae-Inspired Spring Fashion
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Leather-Clad Luxe Fall Fashion
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UK Summer-Ready Sporty Fashion
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Y2K Collaborative Bright Fashion
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Beach Day-Inspired Fashion Collections
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Exquisite Fashion Capsules
The Erdem Spring 2025 Ready-To-Wear Collection is Eye-Catching
Sustainably-Focused Experimental Fashion
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Sophisticated Technical Fall Fashion
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Artful Dramatic Spring Fashion
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Elegant Holiday-Ready Apparel
Dynamite's 2023 Holiday Collection: A Fusion of Elegance and Comfort
Winter-Ready Luxe Fall Fashion
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Textile Fashion Exhibitions
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Chic Modern Fashion Collections
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Paolina Russo Presents her New Capsule for Spring 2024
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Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
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