From drinking egg yolk to making homemade pineapple beer brews… there’s another bizarre lockdown trend that’s made its way to the Internet: the #pillowchallenge. Over the last few weeks, Instagram has been filled with pictures of people (and even pets) dressed in only a pillow and a belt.
Some folks have made it interesting by jazzing up their ‘pillow look’ with a pair of oversized sunglasses or statement jewellery, for instance. Others have taken the comedic route instead. Now, celebrities have also joined the #pillowchallenge brigade, and the results are truly fantastic.
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Halle Berry turns her pillow into a stylish dress
Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry elevates pillow fashion in her take on the challenge. In her photo, Halle binds a dark charcoal-coloured pillow with a bedazzled black belt. She tops it off with a black hat, pumps, and sunnies. Luscious green foliage forms the backdrop of her pic. We’d rate the entire ensemble as iconic — and now we have garden envy, too!
Sarah Michelle Gellar dons her pillow dress with stilettos
Actress Sarah Michelle Gellar (or should we say, Buffy) used the #pillowchallenge as an excuse to wear heels again. Unlike Halle Berry’s charcoal pillow case, Sarah sports a white and grey animal print cover. She coupled it with a black belt and a pair of high-heel boots.
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Tori Spelling’s pillow look is a nod to vintage fashion
Actress Tori Spelling switched things up by making her pillow part of an entire vintage outfit. In her Instagram post she writes, “I’m a vintage girl. So, mixed fashion with a wink to Donna Martin. How did I do?”
We absolutely adore the pink blouse and black crop top that she pairs with a white pillow. In fact, it doesn’t look like she’s wearing a pillow at all! It’s an excellent interpretation of this lockdown trend.
Tracee Ellis Ross offers a striking pillow dress debut
Actress and TV presenter Tracee Ellis Ross takes a bold, artistic approach to the challenge by wearing the pillow without any accessories. Her still facial expression, accompanied by touches of green and pink, almost turns her photo into a work of art.
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Anne Hathaway is all smiles in her pillow attire
Actress Anne Hathaway offered her audience a pleasant surprise when she embodied the challenge as a royal blue butterfly. Unlike the former entries, Anne stands tall in front of two outstretched blue wings with one blue pillow and two white pillows.
It’s a creative, regal offering and we think she’d agree. In her post she wrote, “A queen is never late; everyone else is simply early.” The quote comes directly from the film The Princess Diaries in which Anne played Mia Thermopolis. This was one of her break-out roles. The pair of headphones and sunglasses she wears in the photo are a nod to the film’s poster, too.
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Pets are the new face of pillow couture
If you thought only humans are dressing up in pillows, you’ve thought wrong. In addition, a host of furry friends are joining the #pillowchallenge lockdown trend, too. We subsequently had no choice but to select a few of our favourite entries below!
1. Pablo the Scottish Fold cat
2. A Golden Retriever from Turkey
3. Koda the Frenchie
4. A sweet pup named Honey takes pillow fashion to the next level
6. Mowgli the Frenchie
7. And an honourable mention for this sweet kitty who fully embodies our lockdown mood
We’d love to see your own spin on this bizarre new lockdown trend. If you’re up for the #pillowchallenge, tag us on Instagram so we can see your pillow-fashion choices.
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By Features Writer Marike Watson
