Maybe it's just me, but do I associate horsehair with fashion accessory? Neigh!
But that's exactly what San Francisco artist Elizabeth Prost did, and did very well. She turned horsehair (humanely) into a fabulous necklace with just a little bit of leather and silver hardware: http://shopbigthings.bigcartel.com/product/horsehair-necklaces-by-elizabeth-prost - via Teenangster
Horsehair necklace -- high fashion?
Does it itch at all?
Impractical - check.
Uncomfortable - check.
Stupid - check.
Overpriced - hella check
Yup, it's art alright.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnHkXZYN75o&feature=related