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Bunny ears fashion trend: the little trend that could
Written by Tania Braukamper
If there's anything that can win my heart quicker than a hot chocolate on a Winter's night, its an accessory inspired by a cute furry animal. So when Louis Vuitton sent their interpretation of bunny ear headbands down the runway, I was captivated. Unsurprisingly, the humble headband is in comeback mode for 2009 and 2010; but don't go reaching for your girl-next-door Alice band just yet. This is a specific micro-trend that marries the sexiness of a vintage playboy bunny with the elegance of high fashion. Read on for more on the trend and how to wear it.
Morgane Dubled in Jalouse, September 2009
What is it?
A revival of headbands that are cute and charming - think bunny ears, Mickey Mouse ears, cat ears, or other themes that are quirky and cool, and even a little eccentric. If you want a less out-there alternative, try bows or feathers. This is very much happening right now, so expect at the tail end of 2009, though odds are it will develop and morph into other variations and sit amongst 2010 fashion trends.
Louis Vuitton Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009/2010
How to wear it
Do: go for tousled bedhair, a simple up-do, or 60's sex-kitten voluminous locks; be fashion-forwards, daring, and confident; have fun with it.
Don't: spoil it by wearing cheap costume props. The appeal is in the luxury. This doesn't necessarily mean spending bucketloads, just choosing quality materials and well-crafted accessories.
Do: wear it for a night out, day at the races, and any fun or frivolous activity. A big set of bunny ears is probably not so great for the office.
Don't: wear it with outfits that are too cutesy or girly; it's a fine balance between smoldering sexiness and girly innocence that makes this trend so workable.
Who's designing it
Louis Vuitton, as mentioned above, have garnered plenty of attention with their take. But before Marc Jacobs got rabbity for LV, Maison Michel had lace bunny and cat ear headbands in his Fall 2009 collection. There were also bow hats on Moschino Cheap & Chic's Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009 runway that were reminiscent of Mickey-Mouse ears.
Maison Michel Autumn(Fall)/Winter 2009
Where its been seen
Maike Ludenbach wears rabbit ears
Shakuhachi parade takes on cat ears
Alla Kostromicheva wears bunny ears
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Podcast: two new trends & Batman joins Lady Gaga
More Mickey Mouse ears: YEN Magazine
Bunny ears in Marie Claire Russia
More bunny ears: Skye Stracke in Marie Claire
Morgane Dubled: bunny ears galore, Jalouse
Karen Elson in mouse & bunny ears
Louis Vuitton bunny ears headband
Street style: Bunny ears, Paris
Mouse ears in French Revue de Modes
Hana Soukupova in bunny ears for Vogue
Madonna dons Louis Vuitton bunny ears
Natalia Vodianova in Louis Vuitton Bunny Ears
Written: 19th October 2009 at 05.24
Author
Written by Tania Braukämper.
There aren't too many alpha-females out there and, though she might deny it, Tania Braukamper certainly exudes their qualities. A keen eye, a focused approach, and a wardrobe spanning three rooms have made her one of the savviest of dressers. But it's not all couture for Tania, earning her fashionista credentials she'll frequently be seen on the town in a one-off, vintage dress and a pair of Gucci heels.
She says: Vintage will never go out of style
We say: Does that include vintage 80s?