It is not a secret that not every piece that is shown on the runways make it to the stores. Some add to the collective vision of the runway show without being actual pieces that non-models can actually (or want to) carry off. There is also the factor of cost – most consumers would very much prefer mileage out of their ready-to-wear pieces; the more the better.
Which is why I am surprised that this apron got made. I understand the Alexander McQueen envelope-pushing vision – from human skulls on t-shirts to lampshades at hats. But an apron? Seriously? Well, I guess it is seriously after since it is sold at Barneys at a whopping US$2335.
The price tag is one issue but more importantly, where would one wear an apron? If you wear this to run errands, people might just mistake you for the person working behind the meat counter. And just what are you supposed to wear it with? The mannequin at Barneys is wearing a work shirt and grey pants – even for a creative environment, this is very much pushing it.
The worst thing is – it doesn’t even look chic or stylish. It might look edgy to some but it’s more scary than edgy but there are far cheaper ways to scare the people you and make a statement. Way cheaper.
