Extravagant accessories energize Paris men's shows

As well as showcasing upcoming trends in ready-to-wear, catwalk shows sometimes bring extraordinary or unusual creations. The recent round of menswear shows in London, Milan and Paris all featured their share of eccentric accessories. Here's a look at some of the craziest accessories spotted on the Paris runway for fall/winter 2017-2018.

Walter Van Beirendonck
Walter Van Beirendonck presented a series of supersized gloves, contrasting with skin-tight all-in-one ensembles.

Boris Bidjan Saberi
The designer pulled out all the stops to keep out the cold with hairy trompe l'oeil style hoods.

Hermès
The iconic waist pack has been back on the catwalk for a few seasons. Here it gets supersize treatment from Hermès.

Thom Browne
Thom Browne presented some highly original shoes for fall/winter 2017-2018, covering feet and ankles entirely.

Marni
Hats take the form of multicolored fur wigs at Marni, keeping heads warm for fall/winter 2017-2018.

Dsquared2
The ushanka hat went big at Dsquared2, covering the sides of the face entirely. What better way to keep out the cold?

Vivienne Westwood
Crowns were back at Vivienne Westwood, with colorful paper creations covered in socially conscious messages.