I finally saw The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier at the NGV in Melbourne. So amazing!! I knew I would like this show but it really did blow me away. So creative and inspirational with freakishly amazing workmanship and details. Loved the kooky talking mannequins too. I forgot my camera but found these pics online so I can share some of his subversive amazingness. It's hard to post only a few pics, the show is huge! If you are in Melbourne go before it ends Feb 8th 2015.
Photo by Debra Kolkka www.bagnidilucca.wordpress.com
Barbarella body-corset, Les Actrices (Movie Stars) collection. 2009–2010. Photo © Patrice Stable/ Jean Paul Gaultier.
Black Swan collection corsets- Photo by www.culturalchromatics.com The first one had wheat woven into it.
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier, installation image provided by NGV
Dita von Teese in a sparkly skeleton corset number complete with thigh bone suspenders.
The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier, installation image provided by NGV
Amazing leopard dress. Love that leopard beehive! Photo by nazneenzainal.com
Look closely, not an animal hide but incredible intricate beading work. Photo by www.culturalchromatics.com
Loved this religious metal work - Virgin series Photo by www.filepmotwary.com