After looking at the major trends of strength, power, and fearlessness in the forefront of the fall fashion scene, it should come as no surprise that many of the looks from the major design houses seem to resemble the ensembles of some of our favorite villainesses - because what seems more powerful than a badass, no mercy, bitch in charge?
Catwoman
Alexander Wang hhhhhhh image via foxnews.com
With her skintight leather, and graceful agility, who wouldn't want to resemble this fierce feline female?
Carmen Sandiego
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Even cartoon evil force Carmen Sandiego knew the power of red: the color of rage, passion, and the international hue signaling someone to stop in their tracks. Like the coats at Louis Vuitton for this fall, Carmen knew that a sturdy overcoat in an attention-grabbing color would demand admiration, fear, and respect simultaneously.
Louis Vuitton
Cruella DeVille
No one can deny that, even as she lost her marbles over a few puppies, Cruella DeVille made going mad look über-glamorous in sharp patterns, a simple muted color palette, fiery red lipstick, and plenty of luscious fur!
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Alexander McQueen
Catherine Tramell
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3.1 Phillip Lim
As Catherine Tramell in Basic Instinct, Sharon Stone managed to make this layered look of a calm, tranquil, blank canvas into a sizzling white-hot powerhouse ensemble.
The Wicked Witch of the West
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Say what you will about her complexion and her character, but what thing is for sure: the woman knew the importance of a black dress and messy hair - and how to use them to make green look powerful instead of pukey!
Louis Vuitton
Max Azria
Mrs. Baylock
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As the nanny of the child incarnation of the devil himself, Mia Farrow played Damien's mysterious caretaker in The Omen: 666 clad, just like the models on the Chanel fall runway, in simple wool separates - keeping things sparse and minimalistic, just like the satanic nanny's own personality and killing style ...
Blair Waldorf
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Okay, so she may not exactly be a villain per say (remember how she poured her heart out to Chuck, and made all her friends band together to save Serena too many times?) but there is no argument that, when she wants to, Blair can be as wicked as they come! Just like the Rag and Bone fall collection, she manages to pull off power in a preppy skirt and collared shirt - but isn't that why we love her?
Rag and Bone
The Devil
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Vivienne Westwood Red Label
Last, but certainly not least, is Elizabeth Hurley playing the devil herself, granting wishes in her signature color, in Bedazzled. There is no evil power greater than the devil's, and Vivienne Westwood Red Label took a page from that book, sending a head-to-toe red look down her fall runway, projecting power, strength, ferocity, and, because red is also the color of love and lust, a little sexiness too. She should thank Liz for the inspiration!
Well, hopefully this post will inspire you to do something courageous, and when you do, don't forget to pick an outfit to match your attitude!
Despite the villainess in me, Peace and Love,
la bohémienne
all runway images via style.com
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