How bunny ears became fashion's hottest accessory

Long associated with Hugh Hefner and his Playmates, it's rather pleasing to see rabbit ears reclaimed by the world of high fashion ... Photograph: Ron Galella/Getty

Bridget Jones probably wasn't top of most designers' lists of inspiration, though Photograph: Everett Collection/Rex Features

And the same goes for Paris Hilton's all-out stuffed toy look Photograph: Thos Robinson/Getty

The ears made a big impact in March when Marc Jacobs, designing for Louis Vuitton, sent his models down the runway in giant scrunchie bunny ears during Paris fashion week Photograph: Stephane Cardinale/Corbis

Then, a few months later, Madonna pleased the papparazzi by wearing them to the Costume Institute Gala in New York Photograph: Larry Busacca/Getty

Several stage outfits have included the must-have accessories, including Lily Allen's ... Photograph: Amanda Edwards/Getty Images

... and Lady Gaga's Photograph: Rotello/Rex Features

Most recently, the Olsen twins have pushed ears back into the limelight with Ashley (L) wearing a pair of mousey ones and Mary-Kate (R) in the rabbit ones. Theirs were designed by Maison Michel Photograph: Junko Kimura/Getty Images

Of course, animal ears aren't just for girls, as Noel 'experimental' Fielding proves. The comedian is often quick to follow catwalk trends. As long as they make him look suitably bonkers, that is ... Photograph: Alan Chapman/Rex Features