Paris and Jean Paul Gaultier

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Jul 10, 2011 in Fashion

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"After seeing Black Swan a few months ago, Jean Paul Gaultier chose to give his label the ballet treatment for Fall 2011 couture. Hence, tutu-like peplums on jackets, toe shoe-inspired heels, and a prevalence of black feathers (in a nod to the Darren Aronofsky's aforementioned film). Gaultier didn't leave his punkish roots behind, however, giving his signature Breton stripes the mink treatment, turning trenchcoats into evening dresses, and even employed a '90s model with the bald, tattooed head, who hasn't set foot on a runway in 15 years." This is the write up featured on Fashionologie.com, with two minor changes to delete links.

And here are some of Gaultier's designs. In my opinion, they are much more attractive than the previous designers discussed in my last blog. I am not, however, a big fan of mixing ballet inspired outfits with punk hair design. Perhaps some of my Kaboodle friends do enjoy this combination. If YOU are one of them, please leave a comment convincing me why these two styles are complementary.

I was not impressed with fur coats wearing "poodle" hair cuts either. At least Gaultier's looks were cohesive and some, imho, are quite beautiful. I am always interested in the design of gowns and I swooned over this designer's styles, which reminded me of the silky, satin fashions from the thirties. I think of Loretta Young and Marlene Dietrich when I see these sumptuous designs. His ivory and cream colors also seemed to come right from the height of the big movie era.

If you would like to see more, I have a list of Jean Paul Gaultier's items on my K page, and if you'd like to pick your favorite designs you can go to Fashionologie.com where you will find a whole list from the Paris show. Can't wait to read what you think of this group of fall fashions. Thanks so much for reading!

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Poodle hair cuts? Wow that is fashion at its worst. I'll check out that website. Thank you Pat. Another great blog. Report Spam Posted by chic_bebe (chicbebe.com) at 7:30 PM on 07/10/11
Although I'm not a huge Gaultier fan, his creations always amaze me. They're so unique! I absolutely loved the trench dresses in this collection. Report Spam Posted by crayola09 at 7:53 PM on 07/10/11
Great blog! Report Spam Posted by susan_brown at 10:01 PM on 07/10/11
I hear bald girls are easy. Oh sorry 'bout that folks, silly joke. Report Spam Posted by markblemish at 10:33 PM on 07/10/11
looks quite dramatic and inventive. I'm sure we'll be seeing these on the backs of some celebrities on the red carpet, Report Spam Posted by nance60 at 5:38 AM on 07/11/11
While wild and out there, these are better then the last two designers imho. Another great blog, well written! You have a way of hooking your reader and making them want more! Report Spam Posted by crinaeae at 5:43 AM on 07/11/11
Hmmm, interesting. Fun to look at, no doubt! Report Spam Posted by soofaye at 7:02 AM on 07/11/11
Nice blog! I love the white gown. Report Spam Posted by germantown at 7:17 AM on 07/11/11
very dramatic, i love the white and the grey gowns Report Spam Posted by pinkone at 9:07 AM on 07/11/11
nice blog Report Spam Posted by lissln at 11:23 AM on 07/11/11
Wow! You always come up with some great blogs! Report Spam Posted by luv2kreate at 12:14 PM on 07/11/11
I remember that tattoo head model. Knew that her time in the spotlight was limited with that drastic of a look - it's just not very versatile in the end. Nice that he used her for this, though. I'll have to check out your list so i can see these looks a little bigger and see more detail. Report Spam Posted by agauthier79 at 7:46 PM on 07/11/11
I've got to agree with you, i'm not sure about the combo. I love the white dress! Report Spam Posted by laroxane at 8:11 AM on 07/12/11
JPG really does amaze me. I do know that he attracts the funkier more outgoing people like Rihanna but she can totally pull his stuff off. One os his pieces did remind me of a Stella McCartney though which was odd but I admire is creative mind and it's always a joy to look at what he comes up with. Report Spam Posted by tatianatouch at 9:34 PM on 07/13/11
cool to see the photos but always feel the clothes are too far from me. Report Spam Posted by zentailife at 9:31 PM on 07/14/11
They are unique pics and love the designer looks!!! : } Report Spam Posted by kelsjax at 9:52 PM on 07/14/11
I definitely love this collection more than the last one you posted about. However, I do disagree that there is something wrong about this woman in a ballet-inspired gown. The words that come to my mind are "fiercely elegant." There is actually something very beautiful about a woman with a bald head. And while I'm not a fan of EVERY haircut or accessory used, I think some of them make such a statement. Some of these remind me of old Hollywood drama, which I just love. And the red trench with the hair on the site reminds me so much of Cruella de Vil. Report Spam Posted by dragonsplash at 12:50 PM on 07/15/11
I like these pieces for their flamboyance (if that's even a word!) Report Spam Posted by x0xsharicex0x at 4:12 PM on 09/18/11