Postiche, collection Crêtes, Alexandre de Paris pour Christian Dior Fourrures (Frédéric Castet), Collection haute couture, automne-hiver 1984-1985
© Les Arts Décoratifs
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Arguably one of the most progressive mainstream designers in the past 50 years, Monsieur Jean Paul Gaultier never shied away from shocking the media and his fans. He often experimented with disruptive and unique concepts such as his use of the “Birth of Venus” painting on clothing and his incorporation of rare fabrics on his garments. Incongruous to other designers of his time, Gaultier was known to use plus-sized models and models of colour as far back as the 1980’s. He believes that beauty is subjective and that there is beauty in everyone, regardless of their shape, colour, or attitude.
One of Gaultier’s most venerated concepts is the cone bra. First seen in his FW84 collection “Barbés”, a collection inspired by North African, Caribbean, and Oriental cultures. The cone bra was shown in this collection on a vibrant orange corset dress. It took inspiration from the 1950’s bullet bra concept and was given the added Gaultier effect of seduction and voluminous material. While the collection did take influence from a myriad of different cultural elements, Gaultier was also paying an homage to his late grandmother who would often tell him stories about corsets when he was a child.
Although the cone bra was directly inspired by the bullet bra, both of them had different uses to fulfil. The bullet bra was typically worn under garments for added support, whereas the cone bra was intended to be seen and was merely mimicking the stitching of the bullet bra in an eccentric way. Gaultier has always been known to shock the elites of the fashion world with his new concepts or bold statements. The cone bra is iconically Gaultier, distinguishable yet unpredictability innovative.
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Image 1 Source - FIT NYC - Image taken by GEOFF BARRENGER
Image 2 Source - BILLBOARD
Image 3 Source - CLICK AMERICANA
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Fior : “Let Me Go” Digital download single art.
Creative Director & Art/Design : Joey A.X
Photographer: Katrina Goldberg
MUA: Georgina Billington
Stylist: Bruce Estevez
Wardrobe: Michelle Berk, Joey A.X, DeadBy5AM
Location: Kennies Earle Studios NHV, CT
CW 2000 Records. 2023
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I wanted to translate this one post from a Chinese RWRB fan on Weibo that summarized a lot of Taylor did on the day of GQ events and how the fans felt about him, because it’s really sweet
Translation:
Puppy Taylor is really so sincere, and he’s sincere to anyone and everyone
In September during the Ferrari show he met Editor Liu and was invited to the event that didn’t even have a confirmed date. At the time he just said “I’ll come if I have time”. But in the end, he really came, straight after he finished his last event, and took a red-eye flight across the ocean by himself to Shanghai. He went straight to fix his style and fit after the flight and went to attend his friend’s dinner party, and helped said friend’s new magazine gain traction through live stream etc.
The GQ event suggested for guest not to wear Haute couture, some mainland celebrities still did, but Taylor chose a local old brand, and the brand’s passion about being eco-friendly just as he is.
Taylor is also so sincere to his fans. He signed book after book, and took photo after photo. He treasured the gifts fans gave him and carried them himself all the way. When he signs for fans he asks for every single fan's name and tries his best to remember them. Taylor also took photos of the fans, of the oarsman, and of the photographer. He laid down on the bow of the boat to sign for fans. And for the fans who didn’t come, he accepted taking video calls to say hi to them. He made hand hearts with fans, and when a fan asked to hold his hand, he didn’t even hesitate. He wrote “I flew across the ocean to see you” when signing books. He even shaved his facial hair which he kept for a long time to match the taste of the people around him, transforming back to ACD. Taylor sincerely praises every single staff member he crosses paths with and treats them like new friends. He’s spreading happiness with so much passion.
There’s still so much more, Taylor is just such a wonderful person, he’s just the best. 😭
Notes:
I tried my best with the translation, but I am in no way professional, so please forgive me if it sounds weird (The original post was choppy in Chinese too😅)
The translation of Taylor's name in the original post isn't his official translated name 泰勒 (tài lè, or "thai"-"le") which is just phonic, it's the fan translation 忒樂 (tè lè, or "Tay"-"le" ) which is arguably more phonic and means "too happy"
Puppy狗狗 is a nickname Chinese fans gave Taylor, I made a whole list of nicknames Chinese RWRB fans gave the boys here
Regarding the dress code thing, all of Taylor’s outfits from yesterday came from a Chinese local menswear brand that was established in 1980
Regarding his facial hair, the beauty standards of China prefer men to be clean-shaven. If you look at mainland Chinese celebrities of Taylor’s age, unless a role demands it, which is really rare, they rarely keep facial hair. I honestly don’t know if this was the reason Taylor shaved, this part in the post is just speculation, but there is this connection.
Regarding the excessive use of the word sincere, there really isn’t a better word (at least in my vocabulary) to describe what the op meant. But sincerity is a really, really treasured quality to Chinese people
Please understand that Chinese celebrity culture and fan culture is pretty different from Western celebrity culture and fan culture, so certain things they did are viewed differently on this side of the web/ world. If you want to know more about these differences or have any questions, feel free to dm me and ask about it.
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