Must not look poor



Charities angry as hobo chic inspires stylistas

"Charities say fashion trend where women pay thousands of dollars for ripped and threadbare clothes inspired by the homeless and destitute is "cruel and manipulative".

Inspired by the homeless and destitute, designer hobo collections feature faded, ripped and threadbare pieces many charity shops would consider un-sellable - but fashion victims are paying thousands for them.

The shabby-chic look has been embraced by the likes of Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen, Taylor Momsen and Sienna Miller, who wore a $25,000 dress with holes and an unfinished hemline to the premiere of her Broadway play After Miss Julie.

Designers are unapologetic.

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Posted by John Ray (M.A.; Ph.D.).