By Jae-Ha Kim
Chicago Sun-Times
April 28, 2004
For a show that’s not really about fashion, “Friends” has had its share of, um, eye-catching looks. From Chandler’s hair (yes, Chandler’s — not Rachel’s) to Joey’s eyebrows to Ross’s armadillo suit, the $1 million-an-episode stars have been willing to appear in getups that are unconventional, unflattering and sometimes just plain goofy. Here we look back at some of the Friends’ more memorable looks:
Let’s face it: Nothing Phoebe (Lisa Kudrow) wears would really shock us. But it came as a surprise that the girl who used to live on the streets didn’t know how to ride a bike. Proving it’s never too late to learn, the floopy gal dons a pink bike helmet and takes a lesson from Ross.
1996: QUITE THE CLOTHES HORSEWe know some roommates like to borrow each other’s clothes, but Joey (Matt LeBlanc) takes this concept to the extreme. After an argument with Chandler, Joey puts on every garment Chandler owns. And much to Chandler’s horror, Joey reveals he’s going commando. Could Chandler be any more horrified?
1994: SOMETHING BORROWED, SOMETHING BREWEDQuick — how many times has Rachel worn a wedding gown? Twice. Once (pictured above) when she ran out on her wedding to Barry the dentist. And again when she and Phoebe tried on bridal gowns prior to Monica’s nuptials. The big question is: Will she be wearing one on the final episode?
1998: TOOL BRITANNIAWas this Union Jack hat the reason Chandler slept with Monica? While in London for Ross’ marriage to Emily, Chandler and Joey decide to sight-see solo, mainly because Chandler is embarrassed by this hat. Joey wears it and runs into Fergie. Later, Chandler and Monica would share a bed.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING(S): “The One With All the Thanksgivings” aired on Nov. 19, 1998. It’s particularly memorable for its many flashbacks. Chandler learned his father was sleeping with the family’s pool boy in 1978. Phoebe, in a past life, was injured in 1862. A fat Monica met Chandler (with his Flock of Seagulls coiffure) and he inadvertently insulted her in 1987. A thin Monica hoped to exact revenge on Chandler (with his “Miami Vice” look) but accidentally dropped a knife on his toe in 1988. Joey got a turkey stuck on his head in 1992. In 1998, Monica tries to cheer Chandler up by putting a turkey on her own head.
2000: FESTIVAL OF FRIGHTTrying to give his son a Hanukkah lesson, Ross skips the Santa suit and wears the only costume the store had. Unfortunately, the boy is more impressed by Joey — who’s dressed as Superman — than by Ross’ freaky Holiday Armadillo.
2001: THE SUN, THE MOON AND TWO BIG STARSDressed as Supergirl for a Halloween party, Phoebe hopes she can use grrrl power to figure out why smart and kind Eric (Sean Penn) would be attracted to her lying twin sister Ursula. Duh. Maybe it’s ’cause she looks like Phoebe?
2003: THE BROW BREAKSAfter getting one of his eyebrows waxed, Joey runs out of the salon in pain. When he panics before an audition, Chandler — who learned the art of applying makeup from his transvestite father — comes to the rescue and fixes him up real pretty.
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