The 20 Most Controversial Men's Style Trends of the Past 20 Years

These style choices caused a little bit more of a stir than your normal trends.

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Trends come and go with the changing seasons. But sometimes a trend is more than just a garment that's cool for a few months before it gets tossed into the closet forever. Sometimes clothes can incite more than excitement or the feeling of "ooh! pretty things!" Sometimes they can outrage the hell out of people.

Over the past decade, there have been numerous trends that have caused major uproar. Hell, even designers have chimed in on their disdain for a few. The fashion statements clothes make haven't always been received well. Some have had laws enacted ensuring no one attempts them, and some, according to certain doctors, can have detrimental effects on your health. But one thing all these fads have in common? They certainly got people talking. These are the 20 Most Controversial Men's Style Trends of the Past 20 Years.

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Rave Culture

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The "Metrosexual"

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Sagging Pants

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Limited Sneakers

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Brands Designed by Christian Audigier

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White Tall Tees

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The Repeat Offenses of Abercrombie & Fitch

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Recession Beards

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Skinny Jeans

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Flip-Flops

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Americana

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Keffiyehs

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The Rise of American Apparel

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Appropriation of Navajo Designs

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Crocs

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Hitler Youth Haircuts

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Vulgarity in Streetwear

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Bandanas

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Skirts/Kilts

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Leather, Leather, Leather

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