Fugitive Fashion: The 'Blame Look' Craze

This week, the vampire society was shaken by something more than just the urgent dispatches from the pursuit units. Ironically, public obsession has shifted toward the fugitives caught in grainy CCTV footage—or more specifically, the unexpected ‘style’ they’ve displayed.

Beyond the flickering digital noise, their attire was a far cry from the refined, elite fashion long upheld by the mainstream vampire establishment. Instead, they donned bold layers and free-spirited silhouettes that defied all formality. This unconventional visual instantly captivated the public, elevating the very concept of ‘taboo’ into a form of high fashion.

The fashion world has dubbed this bizarre phenomenon the “Blame Look.” This decadent aesthetic, which projects the anxiety and defiance of those who have broken the law, provides a powerful sense of cathartic liberation for young vampires living under rigid rules and etiquette.

The craze is fierce. Major underground boutiques are already reporting shortages of vintage jackets and distressed shirts, while social media is being flooded with photos tagged #BlameLook.

However, the backlash is equally significant. Conservative elders have expressed deep discomfort, accusing the movement of “excessively glorifying and romanticizing the criminal acts of fugitives.” Some analysts even suggest that such conspicuous attire is a “calculated provocation” intended to taunt the pursuit units.

It is a glaring irony that the most dangerous fugitives in vampire society have ascended to the status of most-coveted style icons. Whether this dangerous yet alluring ‘Blame Look’ is a fleeting trend or the spark of a new counterculture remains to be seen.