Jean Paul Gaultier

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Spring-Summer 2012 – The beauty pageant had begun. A cast of models strutted down the catwalk with a number in hand, whilst the speaker explained the girl’s hobbies. Each model had a unique look. First up came the pin stripe suit or JPG’s take on it, as bloomers replaced trousers and shirts were asymmetric with buttons sweeping across the shoulder, showing any given amount of skin. Loose billowing clothes were up next: tops draped over harem pants and dresses cascaded to the floor. Such billowing was instantly sculpted around the waist with JPG’s signatory corsetry and corset belts. It was a strange collection with no real theme to the clothes. Tops cutaway at the hips which led into trousers and there was a jumble of jewelry from chained nose rings to African inspired beading. A collaboration of styles perhaps gave a style for everyone.

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Written by Zoe Garton

Zoe Garton was one of the first contributors to the Catwalk Yourself project. She has a fervour for fashion and graduated with a BA (Hons) in History at University College London. Zoe is responsible for our Ready-to-Wear and Haute Couture sections.


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