The Weirdest Fashion Moments of 2018 So Far

Jul 11, 2018

We might only be halfway through 2018, but there have been enough odd fashion moments for us to safely say, “Go home, 2018. You’re drunk.” Sure, 2017 might have given us the window-pane mom jeans, but we definitely didn’t know how safe we had it. Check out some of the wackiest fads this year has served up so far below.

1. Topshop’s Fake News Jeans: Needlessly provocative or just a part of our current zeitgeist? Topshop, purveyors of headline-making denim, rolled out their now sold-out Fake News Jeans for $90 a pop back in February just ahead of the president’s Fake News Awards.

2. Helmut Lang’s Bra Bag: Folks who wear bras know that over-the-shoulder-boulder-holders can sometimes double as a catch-all, but Helmut Lang made it official at the Spring ’18 show. The label debuted a bra with zippers along the cups that doubles as a legit handbag. (Photo via JP Yim/Getty For TRESemme)

3. Unravel Project’s Inside-Out Jeans: In case you were tired of putting your pants on the right way, French designer Ben Taverniti’s Unravel Project Inside-Out Crop Jeans ($975) might be for you. And the best news is they’re currently on sale for $389.

4. Chanel’s $1000 Plastic Rain Hat: Have a spare $1K lying around? Chanel sent this plastic hat down the runway on Kaia Gerber for the Spring/Summer 2018 show, and it will set you back a fair amount of change. Made of PVC and a black grosgrain ribbon, it’s already big on the streets of Paris. (Photo via Peter White/Getty)

5. ASOS’ Chainlink Jeans: We have to hand it to ASOS. The online retailer definitely doesn’t shy away from taking sartorial risks. These Ragged Priest Black Label Chaps ($99) certainly make some kind of a statement.

6. These Alife Croc Sock Combos: Streetwear brand Alife made waves in March when they released their Crocs with built-in socks. Yep. They went there with the socks with sandals combo… and they’re actually kind of cute?

7. Milk It’s Military… Um, Chaps: Yet another head-scratching item, these crotchless Vintage Military Chaps With Rhinestone Embellishment ($72) by Milk It caused quite the uproar online.

8. Kylie Jenner’s Designer Towel Outfit: Stormi Webster’s mama was photographed in Paris earlier this month wearing a two-piece Fendi print lime-green towel. We’re just gonna sit and wait for the fast-fashion folk to start duping this terry cloth look everywhere.

9. Cèline’s $600 Plastic Shopping Bag: In case you needed an accessory to go with your PVC Chanel hat, look no further than the Cèline plastic shopping bag. The brand’s former creative director, Phoebe Philo, might have been trolling all of us when she sent the see-through creation down her spring 2018 runway. (Photo via Christian Vierig/Getty)

10. Gucci’s Entire A/W 2018 Fashion Show: Gucci’s Autumn/Winter ’18 show was quite the spectacle. Not only was the set designed to look like an operating room, it had all the fixings of weird fash-un goodness, including severed heads, third eyes, baby dragons, and whatever the above is. (Photo via Catwalking/Getty)

11. Christopher Kane’s High Fashion Orthopedic Shoes: Look, we all know how bad foot pain from wearing heels can be, but designer Christopher Kane actually created blingy orthopedic shoes for his Autumn/Winter ’18 show. The Scottish designer tapped ortho footwear company Z-Coil to create these rhinestone-studded babies. (Photo via Victor VIRGILE/Gamma-Rapho via Getty)

12. Millie Bobbie Brown’s Sleeping Bag Dress: While luxury outerwear brand Moncler is better known for their lightweight, down jackets, they made quite the buzz this year at their Fall ’18 RTW presentation with a collection of padded gowns that bear more than a passing resemblance to sleeping bags. Stranger Things actress and budding fashion icon Millie Bobbie Brown has already gone head first into the look, but then again, in her short time in the spotlight, she’s already used to taking ensemble risks. (Photo via Jacopo Raule/Getty Images)

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Two Humor Experts School Brit On How To Be Funny

On this week's podcast, humor experts Jennifer Aaker and Naomi Bagdonas share that when we laugh, a cocktail of feel-good hormones gets released (further proof that we should all be laughing WAY more these days)! Brit joins the two to learn about the many awesome benefits of laughter, how to bring more humor into our lives, and hopefully, how to become funnier!

They also share insights from their new book, Humor, Seriously: Why Humor Is A Secret Weapon In Business And Life. Discover your humor style by signing up for the Humor, Seriously Bootcamp. This 21-day coaching tool, delivered by SMS or WhatsApp, will help you get serious about humor and harness it as the superpower it is. Sign up today and get 50% off using the code HUMORBRIT.

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33 Zoom-Friendly Costumes That Shine On Your Webcam

We love Halloween here at Brit + Co, I mean really love it. And we also embrace the celebrations in all of their forms, from IRL blow-out bashes to WFH office parties. If you've got a virtual Halloween party to attend on Zoom with your remote team or friends across the country, here's how to get dolled up for the best costuming and celebrating from a Zoom-y distance. Keep reading for fun ways to dress up with wigs, makeup, and festive tops without having to worry about what you've got on the bottom — basically, the costume version of a mullet. Happy Halloween!

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Pirate

Ahoy, matey! Just grab a red scarf, eyepatch, striped shirt and a fishtail side braid for this classic and super easy costume.

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Flamingo

This makeup is on point. Here's how to DIY this feathery look.

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Unicorn

Fulfill your magical dreams with this DIY unicorn costume.

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Cleopatra

Stand out with a costume that's part-Ancient Egyptian, part-badass babe. With some eyeliner and well-chosen accessories, you'll be able to craft up a Queen-of-Egypt-inspired Halloween costume that's sure to blow your Zoom party guests away.

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Rosie the Riveter

White button down and red polka dot headscarf, easy peasy. For the hair, pin up half of your hair and twist it up into a bun. Then take the rest of your hair and create another bun a little lower on your head. Top the look off with the scarf, and you'll be riveting in no time. :)

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Princess Leia

Best buns on the planet! Create this iconic hairdo with this easy hair hack.

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Elsa

Does Frozen still melt your heart? Be everyone's favorite snow queen with this DIY costume.

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Holly Golightly

Top off your top knot with a tiara, then add a LBD, pearls, coffee and sunnies.

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Angry Bird

We've seen this costume before, but this look is too dang cute to pass up. Especially when all you need is a yellow wig and some craft supplies. Draw out the face onto felt and cut it out, then glue the head piece to a headband. Everything else can be taped to the wig.

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Creepy Clown

Whether you're going for a clown or a mime vibe, this kinda creepy, kinda cute look will achieve all of your Halloween dreams.

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Day of the Dead

Dress up as a Dia de los Muertos sugar skull with this easy DIY tutorial.

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Lady Gaga

It's been quite some time since Gaga donned her signature bow, but we'll never get enough of it. Head to our Hair Bow tutorial here for the full how-to.

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Pumpkin

Okay, this may be really, really basic, but it is a Halloween staple. Plus, it's the one time of year you can wear all orange, all the time. Grab an orange wigand go!

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Queen of Hearts

Ace this Queen of Hearts costume with ared wig or red spray dye!

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Frenchie From Grease

Here's an excuse to break out that cute pink wig in your closet. Add a Pink Ladies jacket and bubble gum and you're ready for beauty school!

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Strawberry Shortcake

You can go with the full Strawberry Shortcake costume or just order a pink wig and bonnet— then add freckles and a pink top and you're Zoom ready!

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Pop Art

If you are looking to really up your costume game and stand out on Zoom, go for this pop art makeup look. Pop on some comic leggings (totally WFH-friendly!) and yellow wig too.

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Vampire

Don a black lip and eye makeup, then use that same eye makeup or black face paint to create a faux widow's peak. Spooky!

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Jem

We are as obsessed with our '80s cartoon characters as we are with wig costumes. For bright pink tresses, Jem is an absolute must!

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Cruella de Vil

This fierce villain oozes style, even if she is totally evil. Use spray hair dye on half of your head, then top off the look with red gloves, a faux fur coat, cigarette holder and a little Dalmatian. Oh, and that evil cackle is essential.

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Kitty

Every girl's backup costume is also the perfect Zoom costume. We made our ears by attaching black foam ears to a headband, but you can easily find a readymade option at just about any store this time of year. Get the full Black Cat makeup tutorial right here.

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Witch

Don a black witch hat and follow this makeup tutorial for this spooky cool green witch.

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Black Swan

The hair hack here is that slick top knot and the crowning tiara, though the key to the whole scene is obviously those crazy eyes. Here's a great tutorial right herefor gals who want to go all out.

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Minion

Learn how to get the look of the cutest minion costume ever!

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Katy Perry circa 2014

Or go for any of Katy Perry's Dark Horse video costumes with these Brit + Co DIYs.

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Mad Hatter

This Mad Hatter costume is pretty easy to replicate. Grab a brown jacket from your closet, orange wig and top hat. The thread holster is made by stringing thread spools onto yarn and draping it over the shoulder. The makeup is an understated version inspired by the original, but really easy to recreate. And yes, those are fake eyelashes as eyebrows!

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Mime

You can just stay on mute!

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Pippy Longstocking

Recreate Pippy's completely insane pig tails with this easy DIY trick.

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Barbie

Your co-workers will immediately get the idea once you show up with your pink visor, watercolor swimsuit and bike shorts outfit! They may even get a little jealous!

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Poison Ivy

"That girl is poison" best describes former botanist turned green seductress Poison Ivy. See how you can DIY this costume here!

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Gamora from Guardians of the Galaxy

Maybe you prefer to be a bada**, take no prisoners green goddess like Gamora from the Guardians of the Galaxy franchise. For fun, you can try your hand at method acting by acting like her during your virtual Halloween party. Just try to keep the sarcasm on the lighter side.

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Minions

To make things more fun, you and a few co-workers can dress up as Minions! It's a DIY-costume that's inexpensive and funny.

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The Sanderson Sisters

Hocus Pocus is basically life for the Brit + Co team so it only makes sense to show up to your virtual Halloween party wearing one of the above costumes!

Planning any virtual Halloween gatherings? Share your costumes with us @BritandCo!

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Danielle Fishel Just Proved Breast Cancer Scars Don't Have To Hold You Back

After revealing her breast cancer diagnosis on Pod Meets World in August, Danielle Fishel continues to prove she won't let the disease hold her back. The actress and director took the red carpet for the Wizards Beyond Waverly Place premiere, and she opened up to PEOPLE magazine about how this disease continues to impact her. Here's what she had to say!

At the premiere, Danielle Fishel shared with PEOPLE that she was actually "back and forth" about showing up to the premiere. She said, "I obviously wanted to come tonight because I absolutely love this show. I'm so honored to have been able to direct a couple of episodes of it."

Still, there was something holding her back. She shared, "At the same time, everything I wanted to put on, I was like, 'I can see my scars in that. Oh, I can see my scars in that.'"

Instead of letting that hold her back, though, Danielle decided to push herself. "I was like, 'Why am I going to let that be a factor in deciding to live my life?'" she said. "I got dressed and I had my makeup artist do her magic and I feel fine." Ultimately, she said she was "happy" to be there — which is all you can ask for when you're facing down your fears!

Fishel told PEOPLE that her "whole life has changed" since her diagnosis. She explained that her life consists of "many doctor's appointments," check-ups, and side effects. She said, "It's not fun, but it is what it is. And with all that said, I'm very fortunate and I'm going to live, which is the most important thing."

Back in August, the star explained to Rider Strong and Will Friedle that was diagnosed with DCIS — ductal carcinoma in situ — which she described as "a rare form of breast cancer." Even though she discovered the disease at "technically stage zero," she underwent surgery to remove the cancer, as well as follow-up treatments.

When she announced her diagnosis, Danielle explained that she thought she would "would suffer in silence" and "not tell anyone." However, it's clear she's made the conscious effort to not only lean on her community, share her story, and brave the aftermath — surgery scars included.

Fishel's brave red carpet move comes after another fellow breast cancer survivor, Olivia Munn spoke out earlier in October about how her own scars. Munn bared her scars for a SKIMS campaign, after deciding she didn't wanna cover them up anymore. We're so proud of all these strong women for telling their stories and fully embracing themselves, scars and all!

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“Protective” Peter Gallagher Is “So Grateful” Mischa Barton Survived “Toxic Fame”

No matter what kind of day you're having, Marissa Cooper's having a worse one. Mischa Barton's The O.C. character went through the ringer during the first three seasons of the teen drama (remember how she overdosed in Tijuana...and also saw her parents post-hookup after their divorce?).

And during her time on The O.C., Mischa Barton struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. She was arrested for a DUI in 2007 and eventually received involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in 2009 after allegedly threatening to end her own life. And in a new interview, Peter Gallagher (who played Sandy Cohen on the show) says he's "just so grateful" for "the fact that she’s still alive."

Mischa Barton starred alongside Peter Gallagher in The O.C. from 2003-2006.
The actress has revealed the "trauma" of being a star at that point in her life.
Peter recently opened up about how he's thankful "she’s still alive."

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The O.C. follows Ryan Atwood, who moves in with the Cohens after getting kicked out of his mom's house, and starts a relationship with Marissa shortly after. While Peter Gallagher played Adam Brody's TV dad instead of Mischa's, Sandy was a definitely father figure for Marissa, and it seems like Peter felt that same responsibility off camera.

"I’ve always felt very protective of her," Peter told The Independent. "First fame is toxic. First fame can kill you. She was 16 years old when she started working with us, so just the fact that she’s still alive, I’m just so grateful."

“You can go to therapy every day for the rest of your life,” Mischa said in a 2023 interview with The Sunday Times. “There’s just a certain amount of trauma [from] all that I went through, particularly in my early twenties, that just doesn’t go away overnight.”

Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage revealed that season 1 overdose not only served as a cliffhanger, but gave “network executives an escape hatch on a performer they had been wary about” (via People). But Mischa Barton got her big break, becoming "how people knew the show," and (thankfully) Marissa recovered — only to die after a car crash in season 3.

As hard as that season 3 ending is to watch, Mischa did have the opportunity to watch it with Rachel Bilson and Melinda Clarke for the first time on their rewatch podcast. "It needed to be a thing, after everything she's been through, but if it's here I'll watch it with you," Mischa says.

"I couldn't do it, Mischa, I couldn't do it," Rachel adds. "But I'm going to do it if you're going to do it."

Mischa says even though being written off the show "was a little bit of a bummer," it wasn't necessarily a surprise. "The character was just doing too much," she told Vanity Fairin 2023. "And I think they ran out of places for her to go. It was not the best thing in the world, [but] there wasn’t much you could do at that point. It was whether she could sail off into the sunset, or die. At that point, I guess it’s better to have the more dramatic ending.”

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