With New York Fashion Week underway, we're taking a look at the most memorable films that revolve around the fashion industry. While some offer a biographical angle or a behind-the-scenes spin, others take a more comic look at the fashion world. In honor of this week's fashion festivities, check out the colorful characters (real and fictional) and, of course, the great clothes!
Source: Paramount Pictures, Roadside Attractions
Mom always threatened that a funny face will one day get stuck "that way." Well, she was wrong and these kids knew it. They kept it up, grew up, and took their skills straight to the historic Gurning Championship. The competition, which dates back to the 1200s and still takes place today, puts the most messed up mugs to the test. The most obnoxious face claims the title. As for making Mom proud, well . . .
Is that Max Headroom? The Jolly Roger? Oh wait, no — it's just a snow-covered outdoor grill with a creepy human face! That's right, kids: It's time for more faces in weird places! Who knew that electrical outlets could be so darn cute?
You're taking some you-time at the local, arty coffeehouse, where you'll lounge, people-watch, sip a little espresso, and check out the scene. I asked you to think Audrey Hepburn's beatnik outfit in Funny Face, and show me how you'll make like the natives.
I started you off with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet ($168) because you'll need it to foot your coffee fix. Be sure to check out all the coffeehouse break Fab Finds.
Let's see what you all came up with!
Oh! Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.
Look #1, created by WhiplashGirlchild, is definitely Audrey inspired with a modern twist. The turtleneck dress, tights, and beret all give off the beatnik vibe!
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You're taking some you-time at the local, arty coffeehouse, where you'll lounge, people-watch, sip a little espresso, and check out the scene. Think Audrey Hepburn's beatnik outfit in Funny Face, and show me how you'll make like the natives.
I'll start you off with this Marc by Marc Jacobs Totally Turn-Lock Continental Wallet ($168) because you'll need it to foot your coffee fix. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them coffeehouse break.
Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks, too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab-Finding missions.
To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.
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This dude is the four-time World Gurning Champion. What in Sam Hill is the World Gurning Championship, you ask. It's a competition in Egremont, Cumbria that dates back to 1267. Contestants are challenged to make their most grotesque faces while sticking their heads through a horse collar (random) and the audience applause determines a winner. The following photos are the runners-up in the competition. Perhaps I have high standards, but...I believe we've seen worse than this.
