![]() The rise of ugly in this moment could also be attributed as a reaction to the #MeToo movement and an increasing need for women to be noticed on their own terms, without being involuntarily objectified in the process. Case in point: Donatella Versace’s Spring/Summer 2019 collection, which saw velcro tape sandal-sneaker hybrids paired with delicate fabrics and feminine cuts. In 2018, however, the glam and the ugly seem to simultaneously contrast and compliment one another. In contrast to the breathtaking haute couture gowns, sexy stilettos, and matchy-matchy tweed suits that grace the runways season after season, ‘ugly fashion’ prioritizes practicality, utility, and everyday wear without forsaking style. ![]() However, there seems to a be a somewhat solid sentiment as to what characterizes the aesthetic in 2018. Now, ugly is entirely in the eye of the beholder-so to pinpoint what ‘ugly fashion’ constitutes will never generate just one definition. Now, as ’00s trends make their way back to the runway, the high-fashion crowd has begun wearing these kitschy designs in full irony of its perceived ‘ugliness.’ The same could be said for Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake turning double-denim into formalwear on the red carpet, an aesthetic that celebrities have continued into modern day style. During the early aughts when socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie were sporting Ed Hardy and Von Dutch hats, it was considered all the rage. Fashion has an odd relationship with ugliness. ![]()
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