-Floor length gowns
-Inspired by 14th century style
-Religious imagery in design
-Billowing or loose style skirt
-Strappy, wrap-around stilettos
-Vivid colours
-Combination of sheer and solid fabrics
-Large and intricately designed head-dresses
Photos by: Marcio Madeira
In this collection, the Renaissance has been brought back to life in vibrant colours and flowing fabrics. Jean Paul Gaultier focused on draping gowns and religious imagery, creating beautiful visual effects. One dress had a print like stained glass in a church.
The dresses were lovely, but nothing original or unique. Re-creating traditional designs has always been a popular technique of designers. Jean Paul created eye-candy with his personal touches of colour and fabric mixing, and overall the collection is enjoyable.
With the exception of a more modern pant-suit and several shorter, simpler dresses, the entire collection could use some new twists on old concepts. Jean Paul is known for his past use of iconography in his designs, and this show is no different.
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