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40 Dangerous Fashions

From Painful-Looking Spikes, Chains and Studs to Armored Underwear

— July 21, 2009 — Fashion
While we've titled this cluster “dangerous fashions,” it doesn't necessarily mean that all of these wardrobe choices are capable of inflicting pain—they might just look like it. From punk rock inspired spikes and studs to faux armored underwear, this cluster of dangerous fashion has a little something to bring out everyone's inner tough girl or guy.

Implications - Fashion designers are always on the forefront of what's cool and trying to push the boundaries of their outfits and accessories. In today's modern society, consumers enjoy danger, excitement and anything avante-garde. Incorporating danger into fashion sparks a new thrill and rush for consumers. Designers should not be afraid to push their designs to new limits to entice the modern-day consumer.
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Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness
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Killer Bag
Killer Bag
Mulberry Bag Also a Weapon?
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39
Studded Duds
Studded Duds
Designer Norma Kamali Makes Stunning Collection with Studs
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38
Assassin Fashion
Assassin Fashion
Andres Sarda's Killer Designs
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37
Spikey Watches
Spikey Watches
The Jonco Watch Looks Dangerous But Could Be Practical
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36
Jewelry Weaponry
Jewelry Weaponry
MariaFrancesPepe Creates Big, Bold, Gold and Dangerous Fashion Statements
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35
Studded Mega Helmets
Studded Mega Helmets
Ben Toms Brings Back 80s Grunge Apparel for Dazed Digital
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34
Silver Bauble Beads
Silver Bauble Beads
Elaborate Chains Rock Armani Prive Fall 2009 Couture Collection
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33
Spikey Stilettos
Spikey Stilettos
Dolce & Gabbana's Tribute To The 80's
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32
Chained Sneakers
Chained Sneakers
'Nise' Badass Denim Footwear by Upper Echelon Shoes
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31
Hazardous Headbands
Hazardous Headbands
Jennifer Behr's Spiked & Studded Hair Accessories
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30
War & Torture Editorials
War & Torture Editorials
VMAN “Warriors”
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29
Spiked Bolero Jackets
Spiked Bolero Jackets
Fritz Helder is Fierce for Carl W. Heindl
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28
Steampunk Biker Jewelry
Steampunk Biker Jewelry
Gear-Laden Wrist Cuff for Badass Fixed-Gear Riders
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27
Torturous Fashion
Torturous Fashion
10 Tie-Up Designs
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26
Couture Weaponry
Couture Weaponry
Brass Knuckles Necklaces for the Fashionably Badass
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25
Face Chains
Face Chains
Designers Create Necklaces for Heads
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24
Fierce Fashion Armor
Fierce Fashion Armor
These Stylish Accessories Are Chainmail Chic
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23
Punk Hats
Punk Hats
Knit-Head Provides a Temporary Mohawk for Borderline Badasses
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22
Fake Metal Bikinis
Fake Metal Bikinis
'Organic Armor' Bustier Sets
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21
Medical Fantasy Fashion
Medical Fantasy Fashion
Freyagushi is 'Alice in Wonderland' Meets Torture Garden
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20
Diamond-Studded Faces
Diamond-Studded Faces
Alix Malka's Color-Popping Editorial for Flair Magazine
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19
Armored Underwear
Armored Underwear
Bunka Fashion College Shows the Best of Their Wild Wear
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18
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Spiked & Feathered Sandals
Outrageous Givenchy Shoes Scream Drama & Sass
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17
Killer Heels IV
Killer Heels IV
Torture Pumps
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16
Diamond Defender
Diamond Defender
Killer Engagement Ring
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15
Warrior Chic Fashion
Warrior Chic Fashion
Battle-Ready Prada Armor Dresses and Hip Wader Boots for Fall '09
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14
Head Armor Accessories
Head Armor Accessories
Alexander McQueen's Extreme Warrior Masks Make You A Chic Tinman
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13
Galactic Body Armor
Galactic Body Armor
Protective Fashion Garb in Highlights Magazine's 'Armour Karma'
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12
Torture Couture
Torture Couture
John Galliano Prisoner of War Fashions?
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11
Body Chains
Body Chains
Bliss Lau Rocks the Hottest Trend in Jewelry for Men and Women
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10
Self-Hurting Shoe Ads
Self-Hurting Shoe Ads
Jimmy Choo Showcase The Killer High Heels of S/S 09
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9
Painful High Fashion
Painful High Fashion
Gisele Bundchen Suffers For Numero Tokyo in Painfully High Heels
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8
Torturous Toe Shoes
Torturous Toe Shoes
Even Ballerinas Would Steer Clear Of These Feet-Deforming Shoes
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7
Killer Heels Part II
Killer Heels Part II
Ballet Toe Boots
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6
Towering Thigh High Boots
Towering Thigh High Boots
Heidi Klum Dons Killer Footwear for Vogue Photo Shoot
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5
Body Rivets
Body Rivets
Wildcat Skindiver Implants
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4
Killer Heels
Killer Heels
Cruel Designer Shoes
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3
Extreme Torture Shoes
Extreme Torture Shoes
From 4-Legged Boots to Porcupine-Spiked Heels
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2
Intentionally Uncomfortable Underwear
Intentionally Uncomfortable Underwear
Torture Bras for Modern Masochists
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1
Killer High Heels
Killer High Heels
10 Dangerous Shoes for Spring 2009
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