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I am a woman of many talents. Among them are making obscenely shaped baked goods, slaughtering cows with machetes and eating the meat raw (in under one hour), and knitting sweaters out of eyelashes. I also have an excellent eye for style. It is for these reasons and in light of the ever-growing economic problems the world is facing that I would like to officially back the fashion line that is sure to rock the fashion world. I call it “homeless chic.” This trend will rise to join the ranks of other long-lasting fashion statements such as “ghetto fabulous” and gauchos. These fashion breakthroughs, like magic popcorn shirts, that shrink to the size of your hand when you take them off, and, more recently, shirt and pant combos called rompers, have proven to stand the test of time. I predict that soon, this line of versatile and ultra-high fashion clothing will appear in every store from Target to the boutiques of Rodeo Drive. In a bold and, in my opinion, genius move, such fashion-forward stores as Goodwill and ARC have already begun to carry the style. Though they seem to come from the same origins, “homeless chic” or, as it is more casually known, “hobo chic,” should not be confused with “boho chic,” an entirely different style of lighter-colored clothing worn by those who are homeless by choice, nor should it be mistaken for “SoHo chic,” though it can also be seen on the streets of New York. It is no surprise this trend has begun to take form, since the line’s inspiration comes from the “under-homed” or vagrants of high-fashion cities such as New York and Paris. The vagabonds of these cities are surrounded by fashionistas and find their clothing behind the likes of Diane von Furstenberg and Hermés. Critics may argue that “hobo chic” will not sell and is not practical for daily life. However, I disagree. Unlike some unrealistic fashions, the clothing of drifters must be both warm and durable, while, at the same time, able to “wow” other vagrants around the trashcan fire. The dirt undertones are perfect for the workplace, while still achieving a high fashion status without being too flashy. It also promotes the economically savvy lifestyle as seen in the “hippie” trend which has been growing in popularity since the start of the recession in 2007. The fashion-fads will be eaten up by supporters of such trends as not wearing pants, destroyed jeans and sole-less shoes. It will also be praised by fans of “Zoolander,” a powerful documentary about the trials of male modeling, in which one of the models shows off the trend. This trend is sure to revolutionize the fashion industry with its novel ideas and what is sure to be a sturdy execution. While some trends fade quickly, this one must be different. “Homeless chic” is sure to transcend time and the standards of the fashion industry. While I avoid changing my style with the comings and goings of the fashion world, if you want to stay in front of the trends I suggest you run to Savers and pick up a stained shirt, some baggy pants and a shopping cart. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have some cows to slaughter. ]]> Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:21:03 GMT