So, how do we feel about hair headphones?

OK hipsters, you have some explaining to do.

I was waiting for the subway yesterday and I noticed this bald dude with what I thought was a strange looking headband resting around his neck. Upon closer inspection, I realized they were actually headphones, wrapped in blonde hair, Princess Leia style.

Hair headphones, Photo credit: Clement Dauvant
Hair headphones, Photo credit: Clement Dauvant

My train had just come, otherwise I was getting my camera out to ask for a picture, but man…I was floored. It was one of the funkiest things I’ve seen in a while as far as hair accessories go.

Limi Feu S/S 2009 runway show in Paris
Limi Feu S/S 2009 runway show in Paris
Upon a little more research, I found that these headphones actually made their debut at Limi Feu’s S/S 2009 show during Paris Fashion Week (the line is by Limi Yamamoto, daughter of renowned Japanese designer, Yohji Yamamoto). Models at the show were casually walking down the runway, holding iPods connected to their furry headsets.

The young designer is even asked about the headphones by a reporter backstage, but unfortunately, it looked like Limi was struggling to answer in English so we don’t get any real explanation (see it around 1:30 in the video here).

I wonder how much they go for. What are your thoughts on this new Asian hair accessory?

x
Shy

6 Comments

  1. Shoaib wrote:

    the force is strong with these…

    Posted 7.10.09
  2. salma wrote:

    gives me ideas to incorporate headphones in bridal hairstyle !!!!!!
    looks cool

    Posted 7.11.09
  3. The moment I saw the first picture I knew it had to stem from an Asian fashion source.

    Posted 7.13.09
  4. Katie wrote:

    I think im obsessed already

    Posted 7.15.09

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