Fashion is Dumb (boy, is it ever)

We back, fellow fashionistas. 

Thank you to the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Collection for a gold mine of FiD content:

I will not be joining this dojo

The Inspector Gadget reboot looks... breezy.

Machine Gun Kelly gonna sue.

The sexy "M. Bison from Street Fighter" look

In case you're dying to wear the game Operation as a form-fitting top

*extreme Bluto voice* TOGA! TOGA! TOGA!

I mean, COME ON

Fashion is... Teejus F'ing Christ, What are these Abominations?

 And why must I own them...

Before clicking this link, come up with what you think these cost? Then be prepared to have your mind blown by what they actually cost. What are we doing here people?

Fashion is Dumb

I tried to get AI to superimpose the Teej's face on the model's below, but it wouldn't let me. So score one for our AI overlords. Kneel before Zod, or something. 

Please enjoy this fresh new look from Jean Paul Gaultier's newest ready-to-wear collection. I'm planning to wear it to Colorado/West Virginia football game in Morgantown in November. I'll send photos.

Fashion is... Dumb: NBA Draft Edition

Howdy folks, you might remember me from such filler as "The Ghoogles" and the long-forgotten "Ceai Complet". Well, in honor of tonight's NBA Draft first round coverage (seriously, do we really need the second round on it's own separate night?), I have returned from the dead (DC weather) for a special edition of my personal fav filler, FiD. 

I am hoping for one of the more exciting drafts in memory, as the salary cap and all these variety of aprons (not machine washable) might have teams wheeling and dealing, like Boston over the last two days. And questions abound: will Ace Bailey hijack a 737? Will Washington then take him 6? What the hell are the Nets gonna do with FIVE first round picks? Does Kon Knueppel's middle name happen to start with a "K"? If he falls in the draft, who drops the first "Wrath of Kon" skeet? (hint, in my most sing-songy Timberlake voice, IT'S GONNA BE MAAAAY)

But seriously, *extreme Chandler Bing voice* could this man use any more parens?

Samaki Walker, you beautiful beautiful... bust:

Amazingly, this is not actually Drew Gooden, there are three robs standing on top of each other under that tarp of a suit:

LeBron in his French aristocrat phase:

Here's Gradey Dick dressed like Vanilla Ice was a Dick Tracy villain:

For no reason at all, here's Jan Vesely looking sad and depressed, as any Wizards draft pick should be:

And to close us out, our namesake and his draft night fit. See you all in the comments. VIVA LES WIZERABLES

Fashion is...OH CMON WTF IS THIS?!

Our infrequently reoccurring favorite segment is back in a big way with whatever the fuck THIS is:

Which species of shark is this?pic.twitter.com/QOGkZ3cXrd

— Figen (@TheFigen_) January 25, 2024

Fashion is Dumb

Crocs are ubiquitous. At least one of you weirdos owns a pair. I know because I've seen you wear them. Lot of your kids probably do, too. The brand is a damn juggernaut, and good for them - goooo capitalism! 

But I think the good rubber-foot folks have gone a bit too far now. They've teamed with Huckberry, one of my favorite places to spend too much money on stuff (it's where I got my Waxed Trucker jacket, same as the one Pedro Pascal wears throughout The Last of Us, only I got mine first). And boy is the result a doozy. 

Friends, I give you the Huckberry x Crocs Classic Western Boot. It looks as damn ridiculous as it sounds. Though I bet it's good for mucking out a stall.

Fashion is (spectacularly) Dumb

 I'm back, mofos. To be more accurate, atrocious fashion is back. I was alerted on the tweet machine to this monstrosity last night. We'll call them Levi's 501 jeans.

Fashion is Denumb: May the Jorts Be With You

Oh no...no...THEY'RE BACK.

I'm sorry, what now?

"If splurging on the latter is in the cards, consider an $850 gray-black pair from French haute-house Saint Laurent or a $595 wan blue pair with appliqued skeleton bones running up the side from Japanese label Kapital."

I leave you with two distinct jort-wearing fashionistas:

Fashion is Dumb: "Wine Me, Dine Me..." Edition

 [This post best viewed while listening to some Bryan Adams]

God bless TR for providing this tweet as fodder for GTB's greatest running filler segment.

Huh, odd...

Let's go in for a closer look...

"SOMEONE GET ME RICK OWENS ON LINE 1, STAT!"

Fashion is...not dumb?

TR sent me another doozy. As an expert in novelty socks, I think it is dumb. He was either being sarcastic, or genuinely thinks this is not dumb. Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

Note from TR: First off, I was in the scotch when I sent, so anything I said should be discounted. Second, these are not awesome in the sense that I want to own them and wear them. They are awesome in the theoretical sense that I will one day see people wearing these at sporting events, amusement parks, while hiking somewhere, or at my local Sears. Just knowing they are out there in the world makes me happy. First one of you to capture real-life usage in a photo gets a real mule. 

The Triumphant Return of "Fashion is Dumb"

What, and I cannot stress this enough, in the ever-loving fuck are these fits? This is like when Sandler let the kid dress himself in "Big Daddy". 0/10 do not recommend.

Fashion is Dumb Two-Fer

Sent from TR, my #1 FID correspondent...worst job ever trying to put on a bow tie.

The Gore Vidal? Or is it the Paul Reubens?

And, honestly, I don't know what the hell is going on here. Is that first one a bud? Is that followed by a turd and then kale? Just terrifying awful shit.

High Fashion, y'all pic.twitter.com/k2fWrlRRA0

— Alisha 🧀✌🌊🤘🌊 (@Cptnrwrpnts) December 30, 2019

Fashion is Dumb: Frozen Dinner Edition

I sent this to TR, because we basically only communicate by exchanging links related to this semi-recurring bit. His reply: "I'd eat that"

TV dinner dress @Moschino #MFW pic.twitter.com/nVjTsWadpN

— @Booth (@Booth) February 21, 2019

Fashion is Dumb: Worst. Clowns. Ever.

Now they're some sad things known to man
But ain't too much sadder than
The tears of a French clown when there's no one around...

[h/t TR]

Fashion is Dumb: NYFW NSFW

You know the old adage, a merkin** a day keeps the doctor away. That makes the models below some healthy gals. Bonus points to the designer for calling this collection "Oriental Garden".

**I love that we already had a "Merkins" label

Thank you Mark for the reminder:

Power to the People/Fashion is Dumb

Leeds United are one of England's most historic clubs. Founded in 1919, The Whites are one of the founding members of the Premier League, though the club has toiled in the lower divisions since being relegated in 2004. They currently sit in 9th place among the 24 teams in the Championship, one rung below the top.

That's all preface to a lesson in customer service, played out in near real time this week.

The business side of Leeds United decided that it was time to replace the club's somewhat dated, and muchwhat dreadful badge, seen below:

Let the record show that Leeds has historically had really awful design sensibilities, when it comes to the club's badges. From a goofy-ass bubble-lettered 70s mess, to an out-of-nowhere peacock through the 80s and early 90s, Leeds' badges kept pace with the club's spotty performance.

1973-76

1976-77

1981-94

So Leeds weren't exactly operating from a position of strength when they commissioned a new badge. 

Leeds supporters are known for a salute, itself vaguely white supremacist, or at least authoritarian. But famous nonetheless as the Leeds Salute, an emphatic thumping of one's left breast with one's right fist, arm parallel to the ground. And the designers of the new crest wanted to honor that legacy.

Which gave us this:

Leeds supporters, to put it mildly, were nonplussed. As ESPN put it, "Leeds United have unveiled their new club crest and the general reaction, to put it in the kindest terms possible, has been of intense mockery." In that article, both fans and other teams mock the new crest, though old-school Columbus Crew fans didn't understand the fuss.

To the lasting credit of the bosses at Elland Road, the voice of the fan carried the day. From a statement the club issued just two days after the unveiling of the new badge, "Leeds United would like to thank our supporters for their feedback on the proposed new crest released yesterday. 

The volume and depth of opinions expressed reinforced the level of passion our fan base has for our club. While the current board of directors are custodians of Leeds United the fans will always be at the heart of everything we do, and you will be listened to. 

We conducted thorough research into the  desire for a change to the crest to symbolise a new era for the club. 

However, we also appreciate the need to extend  the consultation with supporters and we are committed to working with you to create an identity we can all be proud of. We will release further information on how supporters can get involved in the process next week. 

Marching On Together.”

I think that means they're gonna drop the new badge and find something better.

And now that we've shitcanned the G:TB Peeps Diorama Contest, I believe we need a new gimmick. Please offer your ideas in the comments.

Gheorghing On Together

Fashion is Dumb: Bird's Nest Edition

"Designer’s name is Guo Pei. Which is how I order my kids to take a leak."

The only time TR and I exchange emails is when he sends me fantastic photos like the one below for GTB's actually recurring "Fashion is Dumb" segment.

Don't even try to take this from us. We've got a good thing going.

Please enjoy the atrociousness.

Fashion is Dumb: I'M GUMBY('S HORSE), DAMMIT

The tiny dictator requested filler. I'm your huckleberry.

Via TR...

Pharrel and Pokey

Fashion is Dumb: Same Day Delivery Edition

WTF is this?

Too lazy to write a lot of words, but post count, right?

We're Fucked: Fashion is Dumb Version

Just two short weeks ago, we decried the emergence of the male romper, or romphim, as it's known. Whether ironic attention-grabber or serious fashion statement, there's really no escaping the fact that it's a really fucking stupid look.

It got worse.

I give you...this matching lace shirt/short romphimesque ensemble.

We deserve everything that happens to us, and may the Lord have mercy on our collective souls.