The robotlike ornamentations of the Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci Couture Spring/Summer 2011 Collection were a tribute to « Grendizer ».
Another « Grendizer » inspiration : Felipe Oliveira Baptista Couture Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 (one of the outfits of this Mexican wrestling-influenced show was named « Goldorak / Grendizer »).
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The Balmain by Olivier Rousteing Resort 2015 Collection, whose palette is based on David Hockney’s paintings of Los Angeles, is partly inspired by New Mexico’s Navajo blankets.
Other New Mexico-influenced collections : Felicity Brown Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 (this collection made reference to Zuñi masks), Louis Vuitton by Marc Jacobs Spring/Summer 2006 (in part), Tom Ford Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 (specifically Santa Fe, New Mexico).
To read about other David Hockney-inspired collections, search for the « David Hockney » post that I have published on June 1, 2012.
Photo : Courtesy of Balmain
Maria Casarès’s sharply graceful style in Robert Bresson’s « Les Dames du Bois de Boulogne / The Ladies of the Bois de Boulogne » has influenced the Julien Fournié Couture Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 Collection, titled « First Impulse / Première Pulsion ».
Furthermore, the legend of the Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2006 ad campaign was « Jean Paul Gaultier et ses Dames du Bois de Boulogne / Jean Paul Gaultier and his Ladies of the Bois de Boulogne ».
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Gummi candy packagings have inspired gowns in the Moschino by Jeremy Scott Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 Collection.
Photo : Davide Maestri
The futuristic backdrop of the Chanel by Karl Lagerfeld Couture Autumn/Winter 2013-2014 Show was inspired by Enki Bilal’s comics.
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The Franck Sorbier Couture Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 Show paid homage to poets such as Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud.
To read about other Arthur Rimbaud-inspired collections, search for the « Arthur Rimbaud » post that I have published on March 5, 2013.
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This jet-embroidered silk velvet and satin « Less than Zero / Moins que zéro » skeleton corset, was worn by Dita Von Teese in the Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 Show, titled « The Parisians / Les Parisiennes », which was a tribute to Paname (Paris’ nickname).
Other Paname–inspired collections : Bally by Graeme Fidler and Michael Herz Spring/Summer 2011 (« The Parisian / La Parisienne » collection), Celine Spring/Summer 2003 (« Macadam » seasonal line), Celine Spring/Summer 2004 (« Macadam Sorbonne » seasonal line), Celine by Ivana Omazic Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 (this show was more specifically based on Françoise Sagan’s 1977 novel, « The Unmade Bed / Le Lit défait »), Devernois by Franck Sorbier Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 (this collection paid homage to Juliette Gréco’s Saint-Germain-des-Prés), Emanuel Ungaro by Giles Deacon Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 (the theme of this show was « Paris and its constant history of pleasure), Girls From Omsk Autumn/Winter 2010-2011, Jean Paul Gaultier Autumn/Winter 1982-1983 (this show, titled « Paris Gaultier », was a tribute to existentialism in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, which referenced Juliette Gréco and Boris Vian), Jean Paul Gaultier Autumn/Winter 1984-1985 (« Barbès »), Jean Paul Gaultier Autumn/Winter 1998-1999 (dubbed « The Existentialists / Les Existentialistes », this collection honored the Saint-Germain-des-Prés muses, from Juliette Gréco to Annabel Buffet), Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Autumn/Winter 2000-2001 (titled « Paris and its muses / Paris et ses égéries », this show paid homage to iconic Parisians such as Arletty, Barbara, Juliette Gréco and Micheline Presle), Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Spring/Summer 2002 (« The Parigote / La Parigote »), Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 2005 (« The Gypsy Parisians / Les Parisiennes gitanes »), Jean Paul Gaultier X Pataugas Autumn/Winter 2010-2011 (Paris was one of the themes of this capsule collection), John Galliano Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 (this show was an homage to the ’20s Parisians), Kenzo by Humberto Leon and Carol Lim Resort 2015 (this collection was about the 2 designers « embracing their outsider status in Paris »), Les Tentativas by Anthony Tentativa Autumn/Winter 2010-2011, Monica Autumn/Winter 2005-2006 (several pieces featured tales which were influenced by Parisians from the ’40s).
To read about other Paris-influenced collections, search for the « Paris » post that I have published on March 1, 2013.
Photo : Courtesy of Jean Paul Gaultier
Water was the main theme of the On Aura Tout Vu Couture Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 Show, titled « H2O ».
Another water-influenced collection : Dion Lee Resort 2014 (water was the main inspiration of this presentation).
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Zizi Jeanmaire’s « Mon truc en plumes » (« My feather thing ») was one of the references of Jean Paul Gaultier’s « Black Swan »-themed Couture Autumn/Winter 2011-2012 show, which highlighted, for the finale, the « Libertine Swan » ostrich feather wedding gown, worn by Mylène Farmer.
Other Zizi Jeanmaire-inspired collections : Catherine Malandrino Autumn/Winter 2007-2008 (the short black side-parted hairstyle of this show was an homage to Zizi Jeanmaire), Dior by John Galliano Couture Autumn/Winter 2005-2006 (the French ballet dancer / singer was one of the influences of this collection).
To read about Mylène Farmer-inspired collections or Mylène Farmer’s collaborations, search for the « Mylène Farmer » post that I have published on October 2, 2012.
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The Serkan Cura Couture Autumn/Winter 2014-2015 Show, titled « Goddesses of the Nile », made reference to the ancient civilizations concentrated along the Nile River.
Another Nile-inspired collection : Marchesa Resort 2009 (this presentation was based on a trip down the Nile).
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