so it's eerie looking over jean paul gaultier's couture collection.... all the models dressed as saints from many cultures, the dresses made using techniques that are generally reserved for altars. it's interesting what zeitgeists and common consciousness bring out all at once. here's a neat one:
and here
all the photos are from style.com, by the way.
the new york times did a cultural commentary article on the couture shows this morning. a little better than i could muster up...
Wow! Truly amazing. Thank you. I would never have seen this if it wasn't here. What an amazing idea and how fitting for you and your work at this time.
Posted by: anahata | January 26, 2007 at 09:47 AM