Fun(nel)

Today’s focus is an oft-maligned and misunderstood item: the funnel neck. Give it a chance, darlings! Exaggerated necklines were ever-so-prevalent on the runways, ranging from outlandish (Margiela) to demure (Calvin Klein). Think about a cowl or draped turtleneck this season; maybe even snap up a funnel-neck coat!
On the runways: Photos via style.com except where noted.
At right: Chanel Couture
Custo Barcelona. This and next 2 via nymag.com
Luisa Beccaria
Giambattista Valli
J. Mendel
Marc by Marc Jacobs – see shopping section below; this fab frock is available at net-a-porter.com!
Antonio Berardi
6267 (at right)
Jean Paul Gaultier, via nymag.com
Michel Klein, courtesy Paris Vogue
Louis Vuitton
Michael Kors
Moschino
Martin Margiela
Pollini; this and next via nymag.com
Paul Costelloe
Calvin Klein’s portrait collar is an alternative, for those who daren’t brave the funnel...
In the shops:
Manoush wool padded funnel neck jacket.
Go to net-a-porter.com for this and next.
McQ gray oversize cowl sweater
Twinkle Short & Sweet Fair Isle crop sweater, at right. This and next 2 at shopbop.com.
Thakoon herringbone pullover, at left.
Generra wide stripe cowl neck sweater, at right.
M Missoni cowl neck sweater, at the Intermix, New York.
Deal of the Day: ASOS funnel neck wool cape $45, at asos.com.
Elizabeth and James Scarlet dress, at Neiman Marcus.
Helmut Lang slouchy turtleneck dress, at shopbop.com.
Lorick marine tweed belted cocktail dress, at chickdowntown.com. CC loves!
Stella McCartney purple cowl neck dress, at right. This and next two at net-a-porter.com.
Vivienne Westwood Anglomania Fichu frock.
Marc by Marc Jacobs tweed Bramble dress with zippered pockets.
Vero Moda printed cowl neck dress, at asos.com.
Bebe sequin cowl neck dress. Visit bebe.com.

Will YOU stick your neck out for this trend?