The perplexing boob harnesses at JW Anderson

What were those boob harnesses at JW Anderson? Sarah Mower called them jewelled bras, but if you’re not already familiar with the visual, they weren’t quite those Victoria’s Secret million-dollar fantasy bras that would make the news when it’s that time of the year.

Judging from closer-up photos, they look like chunky crystal-encrusted posture correctors tied non-too-fastidiously at the back with a mariner’s rope.

How does one wear them? On the JW Anderson runway, these bras are overwear instead of underwear. You’re supposed to wear them over a billowy dress or, better, a billowy dress with pillowy-looking cartoon-flower appliqués on the chest.

Since they don’t have the ergonomic fastening system of your usual jewelled bra, you might need a friend to help you put them on.

We know that JW Anderson has always been a fun playground for the weird little accessory, like last season’s caps that hover on the head, and I always look forward to see if and how people will wear them IRL.

Header image by Daisy Walker via @jw_anderson on Instagram.

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