Fashion that Makes Us Sad: The Worst of 2012

When it comes to fashion we believe in freedom of expression, but clothing and accessories that cost $11 million or are made out of skunk fur just break our hearts. Are designers playing a practical joke on us? All year round we've continued to bring you the "fashion that makes us sad," and now we're rounding up the most outrageous, absurd, and and downright depressing styles of 2012. Here's to a return to simplicity in the new year. By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor

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Scary Beautiful shoes, price unavailable
South African artist Leanie van der Vyver and Dutch created these treacherously high, backwards heels as a commentary on the great lengths women will go to for vanity. They’re the most frightening footwear we’ve ever seen. Unsurprisingly, Lady Gaga has already borrowed them.
Scary Beautiful shoes, price unavailable
South African artist Leanie van der Vyver and Dutch created these treacherously high, backwards heels as a commentary on the great lengths women will go to for vanity. They’re the most frightening footwear we’ve ever seen. Unsurprisingly, Lady Gaga has already borrowed them.