Halloween is the one night a year when you can step out in your most outlandish gear without feeling ridiculous. But for many in the fashion flock, such dressing up is a year-round event. Indeed, it’s getting harder to distinguish between the makings of a Halloween costume and the accessory of the moment.
That’s not a bad thing. After all, if the industry didn’t get a little weird on occasion, it wouldn’t be fashion. It would be just clothes. The hotly anticipated Moschino x H&M collection, set to drop Nov. 6, provides plenty of examples of the sweet spot in the middle.
Part raver wear, part French maid feather duster, a pink feathered tube top is plenty versatile when you think of its costume potential.
Adam Selman ostrich feather tube top, $375 at Opening Ceremony; openingceremony.com.
Need a little head space? Keep close talkers at bay — and the double takes coming in this banana yellow creation.
Chen Peng down-filled puffer, $945, with cotton-filled detachable hood, $360, at Opening Ceremony; openingceremony.com.
What will people be wearing in 2058? Fashion has some ideas. A silvery slip dress is perfect for a promising date with an A.I. bot, a spin around the moon or, in 2018, a chichi bar uptown.
MM6 silver-coated slip dress with lace trim, $680 at Totokaelo; totokaelo.com.
With an oversize, nubby turtleneck, these gold pants can make the grade in a creative office environment. After hours, the possibilities (slinky tank, stiff cotton blouse) are limitless. Either way they’re sure to shine.
Moschino x H&M leather trousers, $349 at H&M; www2.hm.com, on Nov. 6.
When worn with bare legs and a jeweled clutch, this statement-making floral dress is chic enough for any cocktail event. Pair it with green tights and a flowered headdress and you’ve got yourself a costume.
Richard Quinn oversize satin dress, $3,540 at net-a-porter.com.
Go on, make Jamiroquai jealous: Swap your plain old beanie for something just as warm, much more fuzzy and equally appropriate for the street or the stage.
Engineered Garments faux fur oversize bucket hat, $156 at Totokaelo; totokaelo.com.
Wear these sandals as an ode to this month’s hit movie “Smallfoot.” The children in your life will delight.
Prada shearling-lined leather sandals, $794 at matchesfashion.com.
The thing about gold chains is that they’re heavy. This hoodie gives you the old-school hip-hop vibe for little buck, and a whole lot fewer pounds.
Moschino x H&M sweatshirt, $199 at H&M; www2.hm.com, on Nov. 6.
These transparent boots are sure to turn heads today, but they’ll also look swell aboard your imaginary hovercraft of the future. Or pair with a demure knee-length skirt for a more grounded, if no less thrilling, ensemble.
Maryam Nassir Zadeh transparent boots with leather toe, heel and trim, $556 at bonadrag.com.
