If there’s one thing Miu Miu’s latest catwalk collections have taught us, it’s that there’s no shortage of ‘ugly’ fashion trends this season. (We’re all still thinking about those librarian-inspired looks here at Who What Wear.) A reminder to everyone: “ugly” trends are not, in fact, ugly, but describe designs that are unusual yet define what is cool to those in the know. They may be questionable to the general public and haters will continue to hate, but we will continue to wear them because fashion is about rejecting societal norms about what is already considered flattering, right?
‘Ugly’ trends are cyclical. Some of them last a short time, but some end up having more staying power than you might think. Despite these unique trends involving the adjective “ugly,” they are worn both ironically and unironically by the fashion set. Take a look at the list below and decide what piques your interest. Keep scrolling to add a little dose of uniqueness to your wardrobe this season.