Weirdest Fashion Trends In HistoryWeird Fashion Trends

While fashion moves at a truly breakneck pace in present times, and bad trends are quickly abandoned, there are plenty of ridiculous fashion trends that lasted for centuries, and shaped the look of women and men in a way that looks bizarre to the modern eye.

See the weirdest fashion trends in history and discover how they came to be and left a big mark on style history. From the European Dark Ages and Renaissance to weird African and Asian traditions, here are some of the most bizarre trends ever.

Powdered Wigs

Starting out in France, at the court of Louis XIII, powdered wigs are still worn by British and Australian judges in court to this day.