Saturday Style: Unconventional Materials

When it comes to fashion, materials like cotton, silk, or denim are safe bets. But what happens when designers break the mold and use latex, paper, acrylic, or even metal to create garments and accessories? Suddenly, fashion transforms into something more than clothing, it becomes wearable art.

Think of a latex dress, a paper handbag, or an acrylic hat. Visually, these pieces are striking, often walking the fine line between avant-garde and impracticality. But does fashion always need to be practical?

For me, it depends. Fashion is undoubtedly a form of art, and avant-garde designers thrive on challenging our perception of what clothing should be. While comfort plays a huge role in our everyday outfits, couture and experimental fashion often prioritize visual impact over practicality. That’s why you’ll see runway looks made from unconventional materials that you’d never wear to the grocery store, but you’d definitely admire them as a piece of art.

At the end of the day, fashion isn’t always about comfort. Sometimes it’s about pushing boundaries, sparking conversation, and showing us that style can exist far beyond fabric. So, the next time you see a dress made of balloons or a hat carved out of acrylic, don’t ask, “Who would wear that?” Instead, think: “That’s fashion.”