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It’s nice to take a break from all the seriousness that is fashion—because seriously, it’s not that serious—to laugh at the expense of others for a second. The fashion world is ripe for the picking. There is no shortage of dumb trends, oversized egos, and over the top demands to ridicule. We’ve gathered some funny skits from Saturday Night Live, MADtv, and other sketch comedy series that nail it when it comes to pointing out and mocking some of the most ridiculous aspects about fashion. Here are The 10 Funniest Comedy Skits About Fashion.
Conan O'Brien NBA Post-Game Fashion
NBA Post-Game Style
Conan (2012)
There are a lot of style risks NBA players never pull off, and the post-game press conference is where you can catch these train wrecks on display. Take for instance Russell Westbrook’s post-game style, where he takes all over prints to a whole new level. Even Conan O’Brien spoofed it in this hilarious short clip for his late night show.
Saturday Night Live Steve Harvey Makeover
Steve Harvey Show
Saturday Night Live (2012)
Steve Harvey, played by Kenan Thompson, gives Seth McFarlane his signature makeover in this hilarious skit. Bright pinstriped suit, tie knots that only Merril Hodge could compete with, and lapels the size of whale fins. The only thing sharp about Steve Harvey was his hairline (before he was bald), everything else you can forget about.
Shit Fashion Girls Say
Shit Fashion Girls Say
The Platform (2012)
Shit Girls Say was a phenomenon that spawned plenty of imitators. Seriously once you type “Shit” on Google, a bevy of pre-filled search categories of Shit so-and-so Says fills the box. Of course there was a fashion spin off, and it's pretty on-point to the types fashion girls found lining up at sample sales who can't get past a sentence without saying “chic” “love it” or “totes”.
Player Haters Ball Dave Chappelle
Player Haters Ball
Chappelle's Show (2003)
Silky Johnson, played by Dave Chappelle, roasts on his fellow pimps outfits, mocking them with insults only a true hater could dish out. While the whole premise of the skit revolves around the world of haters, you can’t really be officially stylish without having your share of haters. Hate, hate, hate!
Saturday Night Live Mom Jeans
Mom Jeans
Saturday Night Live (2003)
Another good one from the Saturday Night Live cast, this time targeting mom fashion. If you’re not familiar with mom jeans, they’re those not so flattering denim pants that soccer moms wear. All they really do is highlight the FUPA.
MAD TV Project Runway Spoof
Project Runway
MADtv (2007)
The cast of MADtv presents a parody skit of fashion reality show Project Runway. The skit dives into each one of the contestants’ personalities as they try to grapple with trying to design clothes for a leprechaun. This funny skit also presents dead on impressions from Heidi Klum. Designers!
Saturday Night Live Digital Short V-Neck T-Shirts
V-Necks
Saturday Night Live (2011)
Worn by douchebags across the world, it’s amazing how you will always find someone wearing a lower V-neck than the last douchebags. Andy Sandberg’s Digital Short series puts the contest into perspective as he battles it out with Ben Stiller on who could rock the lowest V-neck. Watch the whole scene take place inside a Rag & Bone store.
Bruno at New York Fashion Week
Backstage at New York Fashion Week
Da Ali G Show (2003)
Sacha Baron Cohen’s alter egos always have a knack for bringing out the asshole in people, and the same goes for his character, Bruno. Check out the clip above as he targets unknowing New York Fashion Week victims.
Key & Peele Dueling Hats
Dueling Hats
Key & Peele (2012)
MADtv alums Keegan-Michale Key and Jordan Peele have been on a roll with their new sketch comedy show Key & Peele on Comedy Central. And you know you’re doing something right if you have Barack Obama paying attention. If you were never a fan of leaving stickers on your hats, this Dueling Hats sketch pokes fun at people who keep all the bells & whistles on their fitteds. Watch as the two actors try to one up each other to see who could come correct with the crispiest hat.
Saturday Night Live Jeffrey's
Jeffrey's
Saturday Night Live (2001)
The skit focuses on the stereotypical clerks who work inside these fancy boutiques. Maybe you’ve experienced them, you know, the ones that judge you on the brands you wear as soon as you step foot in their space. The skit gets even better when Will Ferrell, Sean Hayes, and Jimmy Fallon can no longer contain their laughs and completely lose it.