Nearly 10 years after Zoolander's release, derelict chic fashions are making a comeback. If you recall Mugatu's Derelict Campaign, you'll remember the way the evil designer attempted to glorify ratty fashions.
Perhaps as a reflection of the current economy, derelict chic fashions are more pervasive on the runways than ever, with everything from tattered pants and shredded leggings to wild manes of disheveled hair.
Implications - The recession may have taken many industries by surprise, however, the fashion sector recognizes how to capitalize on this phenomenon. By recognizing consumers' fear over a lack of money, these hobo-chic fashion campaigns relieve tension amongst buyers over financial issues. Companies should consider designing products that show a recognition of the current state of society. In doing so, consumers will feel at ease when buying products, knowing that the company identifies with current social situations.
46 Derelict Chic Fashions
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Messy Hair Photo Shoots
Robert Pattinson by Matt Jones in i-D Magazine
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Neo-Grungettes
Robert Pattinson Co-Star, Kristen Stewart, Poses in Rodarte Gaiters for Allure
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Nerdy 90s Grunge
Copenhagen Street Style Takes a Geeky Step Back in Time
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Homeless Haute Couture
Steven Meisel Snaps Shabby-Chic in 'Performance' for Vogue Italia (UPDATE)
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Rubbish Runway Collection
Avsh Alom Gur Makes Zoolander's Derelict a Reality
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Shredded Male Leggings
Sci-Fi Warrior Fashion at Gareth Pugh Fall 2009
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Rich Grunge
Controversial Viral Video of Super Celebs Like Madonna, Kanye and Karl
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Mega Mane Photography
Fred Fraser & Liz Dungate Create Giant Black and White Hair Images
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Shredded Denim
Supermodels in Ripped Jeans
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Wilma Flintstone Hair
The ‘Top Knot' Hairstyle Goes from Casual to Messy Chic
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Grunge Revisited
90s Flannel Fashion C'est Chic for 2009
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Ripped Black Jeans
Celebs in Tattered Dark Denim Bring Back the Grunge Look
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Tattered Leggings & Leather Skirts
Kate Moss's 11th Collection for Topshop Fall 2009
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90s Grunge Hair
Costume National's Spring 2010 Menswear Show Needed a Stylist
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Wild Bouffant Hairstyles
Allure Magazine Gives Taylor Swift a Gigantic Frizzy 'Do
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Homeless Couture
Cheap Monday Gets a Distressed, Torn and Acid-Washed Makeover
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Grunge Meets Glam
Sienna Miller's Twenty8Twelve at New York Fashion Week For a Boho Fall 2009
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Disheveled Chic Hair
Kate Moss Sexy Bed Head Haircut
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Shredded Leggings
Tattered Tights Turn Ruined Hosiery Into High Fashion Accessories
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Ripped Denim Revivals
Runways and Sidewalks See Resurgence of Torn '90s Jeans
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Hobo Glam
Diesel Black Gold Fall 2009 Show Mixed Frumpy Streetwear With Sparkle
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Multi-Season Male Couture
Glamb 2009 F/W Collection Adds Some Grunge to Business
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Undressed Fashion Shows
Extreme Disheveled Style in Nice Collective Men's Fall ‘09
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Tornado Hair
'I Am the Storm' by Lill-Veronica Skoglund Features Wild Windswept Hair
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Thrift Store Fashion Labels
Cheap Monday Launches Grunge-tastic Fall Line
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Frizzy Fro Lookbooks
Luella Launches Two Fall RTW Collections
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Shredded Threads
Strappy, Stylish Cobweb and Fishing Net-Inspired Fashions
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Torn Fashion
Teri Hatcher Rocks Ripped Dress on 'Letterman'
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Built-In Fishnet Jeans
Add Edge to Plain Ripped Jeans With Patterned Tights From Tripp NYC
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Tattered Rocker Denim
Black Ripped Maison Martin Margiela Jeans in The Telegraph
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Tattered Spiderweb T-Shirts
Shredded Cobweb Tee by Obesity & Speed
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Messy Mane Blogs
'Must Share Hair' Helps You Embrace Your Untamable Tresses
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Mullet Revivals
Tinsel Town Gets a Taste of Trailer Trash With Kristen Stewart & Taylor Momsen
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Homeless Chic
Runways & Trend Setters Channel Fashions of the Flat-Broke
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Customized Grunge
'Stolen Girlfriends Club' Leaves Their Fashion Incomplete
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Paper Bag Fashion
Sasha Pivovarova Wears High Fashion Scraps for W Magazine
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Tattered Leggings
Thomas Townsend's Model Rocks Ripped Legwear for 'Suburban Girl'
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Catwalk-Crashing Promo Stunts
Borat Storms Milan
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Hobo Chic
Wunderkind Spring 2009
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Distressed Fashion Factories
Tattered Jeans High on Kentucky Export List
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Hobo Chic Fur
Luxirare Creates an In-Between Season Coat With Floating Fur Atop Sheer Organza
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Single-Shoulder Backpacks
The Thrilla Bag Brings Back 90s Grunge Style
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Dumpster Diva Fashion
'Victim Fashion' Combines Tatters and Lace for Fall 09
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Washed-Out Wear
Ana Lerario's 'Lerario Beatriz' Collection is Subtle, Flowing and Faded
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