Gaultier Questions VI

1. Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2011
2. Jean-Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 1989

Two women. Greedy eyes resting upon them. Their beautiful faces framed by streamlined ski hats. Both accompanied by the provoking touch of gloss. Who are they? Where are they going? What is their origin?
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Gaultier Questions V

1. Meadham Kirchhoff Fall/Winter 2010
2. Jean-Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 2003

Once upon a time. A story about princesses and queens. They both love glitter and drama. Dressing up, hidding their identity behind the veils of mysticism. But how does the story truly end?
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Gaultier Questions IV

1. Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2011
2. Jean-Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 1989

What goes around, comes around. Pleated skirts, metallic jackets. Dance uniforms and wrestling costumes. The shapes familiar, the opposition identical, the resonant voice ironical?
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Gaultier Questions III

1. Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1993
2. Ann Demeulemeester Spring/Summer 2011

Jean-Paul and Ann. Neither one, nor another. Coincidentally tied together. On their very own, both results explore the concept of revelation. Who has superiorly mastered the principle?
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Gaultier Questions II

1. Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1993
2. Maison Martin Margiela Spring/Summer 2009

The work of Jean-Paul Gaultier slowly develops its brilliancy. First shockingly bright, then vivid and reflexive. Just like a golden blonde hair colouration. Conditioner included. Who doesn't love a fake natural blonde?
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Gaultier Questions

1. Jean-Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 1991
2. Alexander McQueen Fall/Winter 2009

For this series, the pairing of images does not implicate the process of replication, duplication or copying. Rather, it identifies related ideas and their processing into connatural garments. Thoughts?
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