Jean Paul Gaultier sent his haute couture spring 2011 collection down the Paris Fashion Week runway earlier today and it was filled with theatrics, light-hearted mo-hawks, animated models and everything one would expect from Jean Paul Gaultier, who know that fashion is meant as form of self-expression; not something to take too seriously. In the sea of can-can skirts, red, black and mo-hawks hairstyles, there was one haute couture handbag on the catwalk seemingly inspired by a medieval weapon.
Jean Paul Gaultier's haute couture collection asserted a can-can dancer theme with rock and roll around the edges. The hemlines ranged from modified column's to full crinoline can-can style dace skirts. The necklines were varied with a combination of one-shouldered looks, asymmetrical lines and strapless gowns. The color palette told a similar story as other haute couture designers with beige, black, white and red as the central themes. There was also a touch of menswear and a slight "Bonnie and Clyde" inspiration thrown into the mix.
Jean Paul Gaultier sent one handbag down the Paris Fashion Week Haute Couture runway. The handbag was a round black ball with a short strap allowing the bag to be worn to the forearm or handheld. The ball was covered in spikes of varying size and reminded the fashion world of a medieval weapon. The handbag added a bit of toughness to a menswear look on the catwalk; perhaps insinuating a return of the power suit for women.
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