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Balenciaga has released a new coat - and savvy Friends fans have pointed out that it bears a striking resemblance to a look sported by Joey Tribbiani in one of the series' most famous episodes.
When Chandler Bing decides to hide Joey’s underwear as retribution for stealing the cushions from his chair, Joey vows to avenge his friend by doing “the exact opposite” of hiding someone’s clothes by dressing himself in everything his roommate owns, resulting in a hilarious cacophonous ensemble.
While the scene is a firm favourite among Friends fans, Balenciaga's latest offering is proof that its cultural reverence has permeated the sartorial sphere.
The luxury label’s unconventional garment has sparked confusion on social media: Is it a coat? Is it an optical illusion? Did creative director Demna Gvasalia have one too many?
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According to a description on Matchesfashion.com, the parka coat, which debuted on Balenciaga’s autumn/winter 2018 show in February, is formed of seven layers and is intended to protect its wearer from bearing the brunt of colder climes.
“It's comprised of combination of plaid shirts, jersey hoodies, and technical fleeces, featuring cuffed sleeves, two front patch pockets, a drawstring hood and a coordinating hem,” it adds.
In other words, it is a jacket, layered underneath another jacket and another shirt and maybe another one for good measure.
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