Not Nearly Naked: Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit Part 2

It's possible that Jean Paul Gaultier may have been the first inventor of the "Innerwear as Outerwear" trend. His interpretation is cheeky and quite literal with beaded faux nipples and embellished private bits. Yes you heard me! (see last photo).  He must have asked himself "Why go naked when you can dress like you're naked?"

Another outfit looked like it came straight from the Body Worlds exhibit, or perhaps, was the inspiration to Lady Gaga's meat dress. Made from red fringe, lacing and screen-printed panty hose, the garment is an embodiment of the muscular human form.

I also enjoyed the numerous illustrations for Madonna's Blond Ambition Tour and costumes for the Fifth Element, which I should have taken more photos of. The exhibit left me wanting to buy a souvenir, but I couldn't justify $150 for a teddy bear in a striped shirt.

And in case you've missed it, click here for Part 1 of Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit.

The Madonna Cone bra and illustrations

Jewel encrusted and lace covered spine outfits

The origins of the Cage Dress

Corset made from film negatives

 Wear your birthday suit on the street! (Right dress worn by Naomi Campbell)

Jumping at the Bit: Leather Harnesses

As of late, I can't stop infatuating over bondage elements such as leather harnesses and spiky hardware. This is probably from looking at the corsets, leather straps and cone bras at the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit, or maybe the trend is finally getting to me now.

Harnesses made in different shades of pastel are more my style, like the floral embellished bras in ID magazine's spring 2011 editorial. They're feminine and less S&M. Do you love it or hate it?

(Side note: The second part of the JPG exhibit will be up soon. There's less time to blog now as I've been getting my new collection together. Stay tuned!)

 

source: ID magazine "The Exhibitionist" issue

Up Close and Intimate at Jean Paul Gaultier's exhibit

I was a little too 'snap happy' at the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts, so I have decided to divide this into two parts. It was the perfect opportunity to practice my photography skills and capture fashion on still models, so I have over a hundred photos.

Already having seen the Alexander Mcqueen exhibit at the MET, I felt a bit spoiled. I was incredibly impressed with the thoughtful presentation from Mcqueen's exhibit and the high caliber of work, I wondered how JPG's exhibit could push the bar.  

Well, it did and it didn't.

First of all, JPG is not my favorite designer, but I had to see his work because of his influence on fashion and his contribution to many iconic looks (ie. Maddona's cone bra). I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation of the talking mannequins and the rotating models which brought some humor and life to the clothes, but I I also found JGP's interpretation of themes just too literal. His workmanship is no doubt extraordinarily detailed and impressive to see up close, but somehow, it lacks the beauty of refinement.

Overall, I enjoyed the exhibit and it definitely is a must-see if you are in Montreal. I walked away  feeling inspired and amazed. Stay tuned for Part two.

Warning: Post is image heavy

I thought this was a real skin until I looked closer.. it's beads! OMFG..

This was incredibly ugly, but executed extremely well. I was emotionally torn on this one..

Native American princess bride

The entrance to the exhibition with talking JPG on the right.