Why Are Celebrities Wearing ‘Fecal Matter’? The Bizarre Fashion Label Taking Over Red Carpets
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What do Zendaya, Demi Moore and Sarah Paulson have in common? They have all recently worn designs by Matières Fécales, the Paris-based fashion label whose name literally translates to “Fecal Matter”.
Founded by designers Steven Raj Bhaskaran and Hannah Rose Dalton, the brand has built a cult following by challenging conventional ideas of beauty and glamour. Its designs combine romantic silhouettes with surreal, unsettling and sometimes grotesque elements — creating looks that are almost impossible to ignore.
Why are celebrities choosing it?
The biggest attraction is simple: Matières Fécales looks different.
At a time when many major luxury houses can appear increasingly similar, the label offers celebrities something highly valuable on a red carpet — an outfit that immediately grabs attention and creates conversation.
Zendaya's recent appearance at The Odyssey premiere in New York is a perfect example. She wore an ethereal white strapless gown with dramatic feathered wings. While the look was angelic, the designer behind it had a far more provocative identity. Her stylist Law Roach identified the label simply as “Fecal Matter”.
The brand's unconventional aesthetic extends beyond clothing. Bhaskaran and Dalton are known for shaved heads and eyebrows, stark white makeup and surreal footwear designed to resemble realistic human feet.
The provocative name itself is intentional. The designers have said it reflects their criticism of fashion's wastefulness, while the French translation makes the phrase sound more glamorous.
The label has attracted stars including Lady Gaga, Kylie Jenner, Demi Moore and Sarah Paulson. At this year's Met Gala, Paulson wore a distressed grey gown from the brand's The One Percent collection, while Moore wore a dramatic Barbie-pink gown during Cannes.
