These examples of clown couture point to a shift in the style industry. Cosmetic experts and hair specialists have opted for the brazen display of paint like make up and tousled up dos, making the implicated models appear much like classic dolls.
Sci-Fi Oriental collections and entirely fringed fashion lines have been made available as a part of this upscale niche. Designer have by way of this theme caught the attention of shoppers and critics, searing the colorful images on to the minds of fans. Magazines have also welcomed the look, seen in entire editorials devoted to the bizarre albeit popular appeal of clowns. When paired with intricately put together ensembles, it certainly gets the allure of the apparel across.
45 Examples of Clown Couture
From Sci-Fi Oriental Collections to Entirely Fringed Fashion Lines:
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Crazy Clownish Cosmetics
The Igor Oussenko 'Vision of Beauty' Series
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Sensuous Circus Shoots
'Circus Life' Photography Series of Big-Top Babes by August Bradley
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Harlequin Models
Vogue UK Raquel Zimmermann November Issue Clowns Around in Elegance
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Couture Caravan Captures
The Vogue Australia March 2013 Editorial Stars a Performing Liu Wen
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Clownish Graffiti-Centric Captures
The Harper's Bazaar Singapore 'Tutti Frutti' Shoot is Vib
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Contemporary Circus Couture
The SW Madame Editorial Exudes Festival-Worthy Looks
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Retro Carnival Couture
Photographer Xi Sinsong Captures Chic Clown-Inspired Looks
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Submissive Circus Shoots
'Cirque Noir' from Cameron Ballensky Requires a Safety Word to View
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Carousel Couture Fashiontography
Vogue Italia 'Acrobats' Featuring Karen Elson by Steven Meisel
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Hippie Clown Fashion
The Jeremy Scott AW12 Collection is Outrageously Psychedelic
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Clownish Couture Makeup
Roxanne Lowit's Detailed Fashion Photos in 'Backstage Dior'
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Mangled Models
The Jeremy Scott SS 2011 Show Boasts Outrageous Humor
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Sci-Fi Oriental Collections
These Ivana Pilja Designs Boasts Futuristic Style Ideals
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Sultry Circus Vixens
The Isa Jacob 'Clown Posse' Series Features Couture Clowns
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Classy Clown Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Diana Moldovan for Jalouse is Brightly Eccentric
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Dizzy Color-Clashing Catalogues
The Marc Jacobs Resort 2013 Collection is the Eclectically Elegant
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Courtly Clown Couture
Pedro Reguera Snaps Ema Busson in Striking Styles for Prim Magazine
28
Circus Freak Fetes
Mariano Vivanco Shoots Un-Conventional Models for Hercules Issue 9
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Golfing Clown Photoshoots
The Exit Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 Mueller Photoshoot is on the Green
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Circus Act Editorials
Crystal Renn & Alana Zimmer are Star Performers in Vogue Russia January 2012
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Clown Couture Runways
THe Yoshio Kubo 2013 Spring/Summer Collection Features Bold Styling
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Chromatic Clown Captures
Bohemian Rhapsody by Candy Kennedy is Vibrantly Fun and Free
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Vibrant Tights Photography
Mat Neidhardt's 'Clowning' Portfolio is a "Tribute to Neon"
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Mismatched Flashback Fashions
'Couture Clown of Psychedelic Cowgirl' by Craig McDean
21
Chic Clown Catalogues
The 'Romance Was Born' Pre-Collection 2012 Channels Circus Style
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Elaborate Couture Clown Cosmetics
The Vivienne Westwood Red Label Fall 2013 Line is Jester-Themed
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Clownish Superhero Fashion
The Romance Was Born SS12/13 Collection is Colorfully Clashing
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Clownish Golfer Captures
The Exit Magazine 'Alice' Editorial Stars a Face-Painted Franziska Muller
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Clown-Inspired Masked Editorials
The Razvan Firea by Barna Nemethi Portrait Series is Unexpected
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Sculptural Clownish Accessories
Maureen My Ngoc Creates Bold Origami-Inspired Jewelry
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Entirely Fringed Fashion Lines
The Christopher Shannon Spring/Summer 2013 Pieces are Embossed
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Outrageously Patterned Looks
The Darya Kurovska for Marie Claire Ukraine Editorial is Busy
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Clowny Couture Captures
The 10 Magazine Louis Vuitton Spread is a Luxe Label Cartoony Kick
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Peculiar Shrouded Pictures
Expression Figurative by Inez & Vinoodh Captures Quirky Couture
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Charismatic Clown Campaigns
The Lindsey Thornburg FW 2011 Collection Colors Outside the Lines
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Circus Freak Fashion
‘Le Cirque' in Marie Claire Italia April 2010 is Vintage Perfect
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Clown Cosmetic Photoshoots
The Mix Master Vogue UK Editorial Features Exteme Beauty Looks
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Chic Clown Cosmetics
The Britt Maren Doingbird Cover Shoot Updates Circus Makeup
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Seductive Clown Pictorials
Emily Johnston Turns a Circus Icon into a Sexy Siren
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Circus Performer Pictorials
The Monica Barreneche 'Las Vegas Circus' Spread Clowns Around
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Comparative Medical Campaigns
The Aspirin Before and After Ads Show You What You Could Be
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Surreal Symphony Catwalks
The Carlotta Actis Barone Spring/Summer 2013 Runway is Mozart-Inspired
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Sad Kid Clown Ads
The Mariana City Hall Campaign Addresses a Terrible Crime
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Celebrity Clowntography
New York Times Style Magazine Captures ‘Julianne of the Spirits'
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Eponymous Editorials
Rose McGowan Contributor Magazine Shoot Features Rose Hues
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Pastel-Dyed Hair Lookbooks
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Disheveled Geisha Editorials
The Rodeo Magazine Autumn 2012 Editorial Stars a Painted Grace Gao
Couture Caravan Captures
The Vogue Australia March 2013 Editorial Stars a Performing Liu Wen
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Multiple Personality Denim Editorials
Glamour France 'Jean Parade' Stars Pauline Van der Cruysse
Leggy Urban Photoshoots
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Peeking Patterns Menswear
SSAP Spring/Summer Collection is Sophisticated with Pops of Prints
Gothic Geisha Captures
The Black Soul Design Scene Exclusive is Darkly Demure
Kitschy Carnival Editorials
Mila Kunis for Harper's Bazaar April 2012 is shot by Terry Richardson
Blazing Minimalist Photoshoots
Fashion Gone Rogue 'It's a Fire' Stars Celine Van Amstel
Sweaty Boxer Shoots
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Mixed Metal Editorials
The 'Love Stoned' for Fashion Gone Rogue Spread is Molten
Beatnik Biker Runways
The Robert Geller Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Elegantly Edgy
Modern Geisha Portraits
The Drive Ben Trovato Editorial is Haute and Hazy
Marital Preparation Editorials
The Marie Claire India October 2012 Photoshoot Stars Nidhi Sunil
Reflective Fashion Ads
The Stradivarius Summer 2012 Campaign Stars a Vibrant Siri Tollerod
Glam Rock Menswear
Saint Laurent Paris' Heidi Slimane Menswear Collection is Infectious
Elaborate Wonderland Editorials
The Faar Magazine 'Silent Spring' Photo Shoot is Surreal
Tattooed Wasp Editorials
The Katie Fogarty Blackbook Magazine is Both Tough and Dainty
Faux Frame Fashion Photography
These Katty Xiomara Winter 2013 Lookbook Features Makeup-Glasses
Contemporary Circus Couture
The SW Madame Editorial Exudes Festival-Worthy Looks
Eclectically Patterned Ensembles
The El Libro Amarillo 'Print Temps' Shoot Stars Maryna Linchuk
Op Art Menswear
The MariusPetrus Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Optically Ornate
Moustached Photographer Ads
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Westernized Punk Fashion
The Bullett Magazine 'Nancy & Clyde' Editorial Stars Clarice Vitkauskas
Pioneer-Themed Editorials
The Daphne Groeneveld i-D Magazine Cover Shoot is Rustically Regal
Faded Feminine Fashion
Reminiscences by Marta Macha for Kismet International is Delicate
Feminine Biker Fashion
The Grazia Germany September 2012 Editorial Stars Veneda Budny
Frugal Hippie Fashions
The Free People Festival Lookbook is Ready For The Concert Scene
Sherlock Holmes-Themed Lookbooks
The Marc Jacbos Spring/Summer 2013 Advertisements Go Undercover
Haute Geisha Doll Editorials
The Elle UK march 2013 Editorial Features Beautiful Pieces
Towel-Whipped Ads
The Flavour 'Taste Life' Campaign Centers on Youthful Lifestyles
Modernized Workwear Collections
The Ricardo Andrez Spring/Summer 2013 Runways Show is Inventive
Sheer Parisian Photoshoots
The Vogue Paris 'Clair de Jour' Editorial Stars an Exposed Natasha Poly
Eclectic Tech Ensembles
The Oyster Magazine #97 Editorial Stars a Nonchalant Marihenny Rivera
Textured Textile Catwalks
The James Long Fall/Winter 2012 Line Layers on the Luxury
Flirty Minimalist Catalogues
The Therese Rawsthorne Spring/Summer 2013 Lookbook is Elegant
Ribboned Royal Ensembles
The Viktor & Rolf Resort 2013 Collection is Delightfully Girlish
Oversized Psychedelic Knitwear
The Neon Patterns by Alison Woodhouse are Hypnotizing
Gloomy Gloaming Galleries
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Jasmine' Editorial is Gothic-Turned-Preppy
80s Tribute Editorials
The Allen Taylor Vogue Hommes Japan Shoot Has Retro Flair
Haute High Roller Runways
The Miguel Vieira Spring/summer 2013 Collection is Cabana-chic
Sorbet Sleepwear Catalogues
The Karla Spetic Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Pastel-Obsessed
Sci-Fi Oriental Collections
These Ivana Pilja Designs Boasts Futuristic Style Ideals
Ornate Oriental Editorials
The Lumionous Pani Fashion Feature is Asian-Inspired
Classy Clown Editorials
The Photoshoot Starring Diana Moldovan for Jalouse is Brightly Eccentric
Masked Vigilante Street Wear
The N. Hoolywood Spring/Summer 2013 Boasts Rebellious Style
Vehicle Vixen Editorials
The Exit Magazine Summer 2012 Photoshoot Stars a Seductive Julia Frauche
Cheerful City-Chic Looks
Tracey Reese Fall 2012 is All About Fun, Fresh & Vibrant Fashion
Geisha-Inspired Menswear
The New Romantics Commons & Sense Man Editorial is Elegantly Edgy
Sporty 70s Fashion
The Vogue Mexico 'Sport Deluxe: ¡Existe!' Editorial Stars a Fit Heather Ma
Reflected English Rose Editorials
The Emily Blunt Harper's BAZAAR Australia Feature is Ladylike
Cooly Cultured Fashion
The Nathalia Oliveira Elle Brazil Editorial is Full of Ladylike Attitude
Golfing Clown Photoshoots
The Exit Magazine Spring/Summer 2012 Mueller Photoshoot is on the Green
Sci-Fi Geisha Editorials
The Flare Magazine 'Japanic Organic' Photoshoot is Asian-Influenced
Glamorous Ivory Fashion
The L'Officiel Singapore 'Life in Mono' Editorial Stars Vita Sidorki
Psychedelic Exotic Fashion
The Camilla SS12/13 Collection is Inspired by Various Cultures
Frightful Fairytale Illustrations
Alejandro Dini Renders Horrifying Images of Classic Narratives
Propaganda Poster Drinking Ads
The UNICEF Tap Project Campaign Promotes Paying for Tap Water
Clown Couture Runways
THe Yoshio Kubo 2013 Spring/Summer Collection Features Bold Styling
Pleated Pendant Lights
The Tectum Lamp Showcases the Sinuous Line of a Tiled Rooftop
Electric Flower Beauty Shoots
The ROUGE 'Full Blown' Editorial Stars a Vibrant Dani Zhou
Luxe Librarian Fashion
The Derek Lam Fall 2012 Presentation is Somber and Conservative
Texture-Clashing Menswear
The ETXEBERRIA Lookbook Features Bold Material Choices
Street Etiquette Runways
The Mark McNairy Spring 2013 Collection Exudes Sophisticated Swag
Glam Semi-Submerged Portraits
The Fashion Gone Rogue 'Deep Waters' Editorial Stars Isabelle G.
Charismatic Quirky Captures
The ELLE Netherlands 'Hello My Name is Viktoria' Editorial is Chic
Nautical Retro Editorials
The Mila De Wit Glamour UK Shoot is Effortlessly Classic
Chic Clown Catalogues
The 'Romance Was Born' Pre-Collection 2012 Channels Circus Style
Steaming Nostril Ads
The Tabasco Garlic Pepper Sauce Campaign is Extremely Hot
Masked 90s Menswear
The Martine Rose Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Retro-Chic
Contemporary '60s Captures
The Under The Influence SS12 Editorial is Modern and Timeless
Eccentric Silhouette Ensembles
The Thom Browne AW12 Collection is Femininely Futuristic
Clownish Superhero Fashion
The Romance Was Born SS12/13 Collection is Colorfully Clashing
Mini Dental Message Ads
The Colgate Pro-Gum Health Campaign Advocates Healthy Mouths
Preppy Circus Lookbooks
The House of Holland Resort 2013 Collection is Clash Happy
Edgy WASP Fashion
The Vogue Brazil ‘Preppy com Attitude' Editorial Stars Annabelle Dex
Eclectically Witchy Ads (UPDATE)
The Marc Jacobs Fall 2012 Campaign is Whimsically Mystical
Haute Pinstriped Beach Couture
The Vogue Brazil Ocean Front Editorial Graces the August Cover
Quirky Clashing Fashions
The Annemara Post Glamour Spain Editorial is Fearlessly Experimental
Clown-Inspired Masked Editorials
The Razvan Firea by Barna Nemethi Portrait Series is Unexpected
Caged Mask Accessories
The Rick Owens Fall Collection is Bold and Architectural
80s Revival Styles
The Material Girl 'Double Identity' Editorial Reintroduces Old School Outfits
Haute Clown Couture
Natasha Poly Heads to the Circus for Vogue Paris April 2012
Contemporary Geisha Runways
The Dimitri Fall 2013 Ready-to-Wear Debut Stayed True to Femininity
Dewy Tormented Editorials
The Marie Claire Italia 'Latina Lover' Shoot Stars a Yearning Alison Nix
Fruit-Hued Lookbooks
The Zara Summer 2012 Collection is Fresh and Crisp
Quirky Neon-Adorned Fashion
The LAMB Fall 2012 Offering is Some of Gwen Stefani's Best Work
Corrupted Fairytale Cover Art
This Felideus Bubastis Work is Bizarre and Dark
Disheveled Explorer Lookbooks
The Gypsy & Sons Spring/Summer 2013 Collection Offers Relaxing Looks
Unabashed Polka-Dot Fashions
Mark McNairy Spring/Summer 2013 Puts on a Playful Patterned Show
Exquisite Portrait Apparel
Givenchy's Spring/Summer 2013 Menswear Line Features Headshots
Celebrity Clown Portraits
Francesco Lorenzetti Depicts Starts with Jester-Like Make-Up
Olympic Ring Fighter Editorials
The Nude Magazine 'London Calling' Photoshoot is UK Games-Themed
Entirely Fringed Fashion Lines
The Christopher Shannon Spring/Summer 2013 Pieces are Embossed
Sporty Clown Photography
The Ghost Design Scene Exclusive Editorial is Electric-Hued
Wearable Art Installations
The Arts Men’s Uno China Portrait Series is Artfully Costumed
Illustrated Boiling Ads
The Pastas La Muneca Noodles Express Lunch Campaign is Safely Tasty
Vibrant Polished Summer Attire
The Tom Ford 2013 Spring/Summer Line is Inspired by 50s Hollywood
Contemporary Geisha Beautorials
The Ice Queen Cosmo Girl Indonesia Spread is Fresh Faced
Eccentrically Dapper Menswear
The Marni Fall/Winter 2012 Collection is Crisp and Contemporary
Festively Fringed Footwear
The Brian Atwood Mojito Pump Brings the Beach to the Party
Elegant Military Ensembles
The Tommy Hilfiger AW12 is Femininely Severe and Strong
Shoe-Obsessed Retail Displays
The Selfridges Christian Louboutin Store Window is Whimsical
Ringmaster-Ready Runways
The Agi and Sam FW12 Collection Boasts Wild Shapes & Unusual Textures
Chic Chandelier Stilettos
The Azzaro Lagon Sandals will Light Up Any Walkway
Retro Rocker Chick Collections
The Jill Stuart Fall 2012 Collection is Perfect for Party Girls
Eccentric All-White Fashions
The Victor von Schwarz 2012 Collection is Avant-Garde
Uber Chich Sportswear
Astrid Anderson's Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Mod
Curiously Antlered Captures
The Victoire Magazine 'Cat's Garden' Editorial is Mysterious
Tongue-Wagging Rockstar Lookbooks
The Eleven Paris AW12 Catalog Stars Iggy Pop and Daisy Lowe
Spooky Spirited Figurines
The Haunted Beauty Barbie Doll is a Gorgeously Ghoulish Halloween Toy
Patriotic Evening Gowns
The Vivienne Westwood Union Jack Ball-Tie Dress is Stunning
Layered Stripe Runways
The Dino Alves Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is Effortlessly Cool
Hat-Engulfing Ensembles
The Marc Jacobs AW12 Collection Boast Glamorously Gigantic Accents
Overtly Embellished Attire
The Bernhard Willhelm Spring/Summer 2013 Collection is the Eccentric
Ravishing Rainbow Shorts
The UNIF Guess What Shorts Will Satisfy Any Sweet Tooth
Training Fishman Ads
The Hooked Gourmet Fish & Chips Campaign Focuses on Healthy Seafood
Clown Cosmetic Photoshoots
The Mix Master Vogue UK Editorial Features Exteme Beauty Looks
Torn Stamp Ads
The Amnesty International 2012 Campaign Writes a Different History
Opulent Fur-Obsessed Outerwear
The Altuzarra Fall 2012 Collection is Luxurious and Lovely
Full-Length Pant Outfits
The Vicktor & Rolf 'Top Belt Jumpsuit' is Extremely High-Wasted
Snoozing Fighter Ads
The Ninseikan Karate School Campaign Boasts Hilarious Defence Moves
Eclectic Antique Shop Photography
Camisando 2012 F/W Look Book Boasts Daring Prints & Vintage Sets
Autumn-Hued Draped Duds
The Costello Tagliapietra Fall 2012 Collection is Perfect for Fall
Masked Misfit Shoots
The Jake Shortall Huge Magazine Editorial is All About Accent Accessori
Mexican Wrestling Phone Plugs
These Luchador Plugs Turn Your Phone into a Playful Masked Character
Surreal Symphony Catwalks
The Carlotta Actis Barone Spring/Summer 2013 Runway is Mozart-Inspired
War Paint Editorials
The Schon 'Le Sport a Toute Allure' Photoshoot Mixes Sports with Masked Looks