Craziest creations from 2017’s fashion show runways

AS WELL as showcasing upcoming trends, Fashion Weeks also see their share of eccentric or crazy creations, whether garments or accessories. Although more often the case with haute couture -- where designers express their creativity even more freely — some wacky creations were also previewed at this year’s ready-to-wear shows in New York, London, Milan and Paris. Here’s a look at some of the most extravagant creations spotted on fashion show runways in 2017. (Clockwise from top right) In the autumn, Jeremy Scott decked models out in flowers and butterflies for Moschino, on Sept 21 in Milan; Fyodor Golan jumped on the plastic bandwagon, which he embellished with Post-it notes to convey messages during the show on Feb 17 in London; Some models in the Moschino show on Feb 23 in Milan walked the runway with trash can lids on their heads;As well as revisiting the legendary Crocs, Christopher Kane on Feb 20, brought sponge details to high-heeled shoes this year, in London; Who will dare to wear these Dolce & Gabbana hand sunglasses next summer? Sept 24 in Milan; Maison Margiela on Sept 27, had globetrotters in mind with a host of air travel accessories, in Paris; At Viktor & Rolf, models were transformed into giant dolls as a way for the label to promote diversity and highlight its environmentally responsible approach, on July 5, in Paris; A spectacular wedding gown with a full, multi-layered design by Vetements, on Jan 24, in Paris; At Comme des Garçons on Mar 4 in Paris, dresses became veritable cocoons.They look snug, but they may not be the most practical day-to-day attire;True to form, Rick Owens didn’t do things by halves, completely restructuring the dress, on Sept 28 in Paris. — AFP photos