Fashion Design Gowns

I don’t understand fashion shows, models, and designer clothes?
What I mean by this is… I just saw some pictures of some really wild looking outfits being worn by models at some fashion runway show in Paris, France. Maybe it is just over my head, maybe I am not creative/artsy enough BUT I don’t understand it at all:
Hats that are 3 feet in height with fake birds inside, gowns that look like space suits, shoes that make the toe point down to a 90 degree angle, make-up that is down right scary on models, and designers spending thousands/millions on designs that people will never wear.. ha ha
I mean really, it’s just stuff no one ever wears(of course some are beautiful, I am not saying all of it is bogus, but much that I see is)
Is it just “art” ? Or what- what’s the point?
actually- i Do shop at salvation army! ; )
It’s art. It’s their way of life and way to express themselves, it’s a hobby that makes them millions. Each outrageouse outfit is made specifically for that show, and each show has themes, and when people watch them it give them money. Those designers ton down those outfits but keeping the theme/feel of their collection, and then people buy the pieces and mix them with whatever they want. The outfits in shows are over the top, but when they make the collection it’s toned down..basically. Also, it looks wild because of the way they perfectly, yet strangly, place A LOT of big pieces together in one outfit. Hope this helpes <3
Fashion Design Sketches