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Fashion editorials don't always translate in 'real life'. Take the model, make-up and styling out of the picture and you are left with a mediocre perhaps over-priced piece of garment. A perfect example is this Viktor & Rolf coat. It's stylish and modern in the photograph but when stripped off of all the fluff it looks like an oversize coat or worst a superhero costume. The one thing that really irritates me is the price of this coat! Come on now, seriously?!

Seriously!? 'OMFG' (oh my fashion god). This is the second time around that Ashish lands the week's fashion criminal. I try to be fair and take a lot of things into consideration when choosing who gets the dishonorable mention. And the only thing I found remotely fashionably acceptable with this dress is, it sparkles. Well, I do like the red cross stitching on the sleeves but still those are not enough to save this dress.

Sometimes, a not so fabulous garment can be redeemed with the right styling. Not on this case. If you can see below... not so much. It looks like a Halloween costume. Keep this kind of despicable designs, Ashish will definitely be in the running for Fashion Criminal of the Year!

Footwear is perhaps the most competitive field in the fashion industry. Though a majority of designers try as much as possible not to come across as copycats, there are some (intentionally or not) that are inspired on other designs not necessarily to replicate but maybe to capitalize on the popularity of the original creation. And in the process of doing so, would try to put their own spin on it and comes out a product that just a bit to much... trying hard if I may.

And that's actually my sentiments on these Bess Tall Calf Moccasins. They look like an UGG and Koolaburra fusion then someone went stud crazy on them. Don't get me wrong, me love me some studs but on this case, quite tacky. Also, why pay $374 when this can easily be a d.i.y. project that would probably cost you half of that.

I've seen a lot of parkas in my life and this Acne Parka Coat has to be one of the most ridiculous in so many levels that I've ever laid eyes on. I know parkas are suppose to be oversize coats but this particular one even with the drawstring on the waist doesn't render any shape or form. Trust me, I saw this piece styled on a model and it doesn't look great. It takes away any ounce of style from any look. And of course the price is crazy. Granted it is lined with 100% sheep skin, but still there are parkas out there that are more fashionable and practical.

This Julien Macdonald Knit Dress has only one good thing about it, the color. The ties and knots happening on the upper half are just to much for my taste. And you all know by now that I love innovative 'out-of-the-box' designs but this dress not so much. Don't even get me started on the price. Overall, this is an overpriced wacky dress.

I do like the concept behind this cropped top by Meadham Kirchhoff. After all, this was quite the trend in the 80's and early 90's. Fashion offenders that end-up on my list go beyond creating fugliness. I think you would agree with me my dear readers, may it be in fashion or not a rip-off is a crime no matter how you slice it.

And that is just why this Meadham Kirchhoff garment is this week's fashion criminal. I mean yeah, it is made with cashmere and the workmanship great. But come on, a thousand dollars for half a shirt? I can only imagine the price they would charge for a whole shirt.

'Oh hell to the no!' That's what I said after seeing this Tim Ryan dress. Why ruin a perfectly good garment. I'm all about taking it to the next level but with the ripping detail, this was a ten steps back. The dress was nice to begin with. Love the colors, the length, everything. I just don't get it. And I'm sorry, paying $600 for a piece of garment that you can't even wear by itself is just ridiculous. This is supposed to be a dress, not an accessory.

I am a lover of having hardware details on garments but sometimes they don't work out. Like this sequined top with spiked shoulder pads by Ashish. I'm also not a big fan of loose fit shirts. There is really nothing special or innovative about this top. The design has been done. And to be honest, it seems like the designers are trying a bit to hard with this one.