Sherman Questions III

1. Cindy Sherman Untitled #225, 1990
2. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2007

One example of incorporating fake body parts and creating a moment of exhibitionist shock. In this regard, Sherman does not only quote the iconic image of Virgin with Child, she also appears close to Jean Paul Gaultier and his skin flashing runway moments. Not rarely quoting symbols of religion and holiness. By offering her right breast and wearing the black lace of a sinful widow, Sherman is bearing the cross.
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Image credits Cindy Sherman, Catwalking

Post New York II

A false encyclopaedic guide to the menswear collections, presenting:
Jeremy Scott Fall/Winter 2012

1. Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1994
2. Janet Jackson 'Runaway' 1995
3. Flower wrap

Who doesn't love a boy toy wrapped in fluorescent plastic, just like a box of white chocolate truffles. Especially when paired with the archaic Jean Paul Gaultier, respectively Janet Jackson 'Runaway' nose chain.
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Image credits Style.com

Post Paris XIII

A false encyclopaedic guide to the menswear collections, presenting:
Juun J. Fall/Winter 2012

1. Björk Homogenic 1997
2. Eiko Ishioka Faye Dunaway for Parco
3. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2007

Following the visual path of the cryptic 'ikon', the geometric shape of the triangle reveals itself as a remarkable similarity. Collar, bow and cleavage depict a deep plunging V that recurs in a white shirt, layered underneath the referential print.
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Perplexions II

A false encyclopaedic guide to fashion history, presenting:
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall/Winter 1996

1. Janet Jackson Velvet Rope, 1997
2. Pandemonia London Fashion Week, 21th Febuary 2011
3. Stephan Marienfeld Bondage, 2010

Pop, postmodernism and nipple piercings. We could have had it all. Janet in a black latex bodysuit. The mastress, the mistress. Dedicated and devoted to Jean Paul Gaultier.
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Overhead

1. Raf Simons Fall/Winter 2001, Prada Fall/Winter 2011 & Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2002
2. Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2011 & Gucci Spring/Summer 1995
3. Raf Simons Spring/Summer 2002
4. Jil Sander Fall/Winter 2011 & Alex Katz The Blue Umbrella
4. Rick Owens Fall/Winter 2005 & Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1990

I've kept it to myself for quite a while now, but the psychological pressure got too intense. I cannot deny nor hold it back any longer. The hood is back. Floral paisley for her, apocalyptic protection for him.
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Resubmission

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1991

It's not over yet.
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Laced Up II

1. Sleeveless top Dior Homme
2. Mannequin Jean Paul Gaultier

Another photo booth experiment. While my lower body disappears, the torso becomes a tribute to the year 1990. Hedi Slimane, Jean Paul Gaultier and Horst become one. At least for this very moment.
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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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Intrigue, das Ränkespiel

Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1994 & Paolo Roversi

The beautiful thing about fashion is that you will never be satisfied. Each obsession will find its continuation in another obsession. Fashion is the eternal search for perfection in that exact moment. And therefore it is fundamentally needed.
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The Real Housewives Of Haute Couture

Photos Paolo Roversi



Paolo's got a taste for blur. And blur's got a taste for luxury. Dark, soft-focused, in-between worlds. A place for gossip, intrigues and confessions. Where boytoys get dressed in couture gowns.

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Rear View

1. Gucci campaign Fall/Winter 2001
2. Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2002

A little Gucci x Jean Paul Gaultier moment on a friday night can never do wrong. Back cleavage is regrettably underrated. And has mostly been considered a fashion faux-pas. Which is a faux-pas itself.
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Le 20 Jeudi

Collections Juun J, John Lawrence Sullivan, Jean Paul Gaultier, Smalto & Dries van Noten

Encore une fois: A first glimpse and blurry view onto the exhilarating adventures of Horst in Paris. Captured with the worst of all photographic devices. Crispy documents that will later be followed by selected reviews.
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