Fashion: Jean Paul Gaultier

January 31st, 2010 |

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Spring/Summer 2010 Haute Couture:

On Wednesday of this week, Jean Paul Gaultier brought an exquisite collection down the runway in Paris. With fashion said to be inspired by Mexico, the Aztecs, and the movie ‘Avatar’ it was a visual delight.

The color palette consisted of a base of soft neutrals and black with pops of bright colors like yellow, orange and blue; plus several blue-green pieces.

Models sashayed down the runway in a mixture of accents including:

Handbags that looked to be woven out of palm plants.
Loads of turquoise jewelry.
Elaborate sombreros-like hats, architectural braided headpieces or palm fronds acting as makeshift hats.
Couture cowboy boots.
Some even sported a cigar.

My three favorite elements were: