Haute Couture Fall-Winter 2004/05. High flying fashion

2024 Author: James Gerald | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 14:00

Despite Ungaro's remarks, high fashion shows are adapting to modernity, and by no means are they archaic. Today, the designer, in addition to his direct appointment, is also a real showman: at the conclusion of the shows, Gaultier rides a motorcycle, Lacroix jumps out in slippers, and the final exit of Galliano in the guise of a mega-rock star is a fascinating sight in itself.

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And today his words sound in the interpretation of Karl Lagerfeld: "In general, if you want to achieve a lot in fashion, you cannot make things ordinary and adjust them to the tastes of others. Everything should always be done as the last time."

And finally, about the incredibly high cost of couture performances. Not so long ago, fashion designer Yohji Yamamoto decided to try himself as a director and put on a music show. For two evenings, the capital of Japan will be shaken by explosions and flooded with multi-meter pillars of water. A chilling story about the last samurai, the fall of the Shogunate and the restoration of the monarchy - all this against the backdrop of unearthly love and selfless friendship. Yamamoto dressed the stars of Japanese television, cinema and stage in kimonos sewn by him. Involved 500 artists, 100 tons of water and pyrotechnics. "The authors are not responsible for the safety of television equipment during the performance," they warn before the start of the show. They also say that Paris Haute Couture Week is economically insane!