Inspired by Tibet, by the Tartars, by the Hmong and by the ethnic winterwear of more colorful cultures John Galliano and Jean Paul Gaultier presented two shows in Paris this week that were ethnic-inspired, to say the least. We know designers always co-opt other cultures for the outfits of the bored wealthy. But do any of you guys feel like there’s something slimy about this?
Gaultier
A little Hmong cat! At Gaultier? Photo Credit: PIERRE VERDY/AFP/Getty Images
The warm-weather Hmong sewed a gift for the cold weather Inuit? Gaultier. Photo Credit: PIERRE VERDY/AFP/Getty Images
Tatar burlesque? Gaultier. Photo Credit: Eric Ryan/Getty Images
A hmong lady in a biker jacket and some sick heels. Gaultier. Photo Credit: Eric Ryan/Getty Images
Hmong burlesque? Gaultier. Photo Credit: Eric Ryan/Getty Images
The soldier lent his greatcoat to the poor ethnic villager...and it looked gorgeous. Gaultier. Photo Credit: Eric Ryan/Getty Images
Galliano
This is such a crazy shape. Galliano. Photo Credit: Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images
A mockery of a traditional Tatar hat. Galliano. Photo Credit: Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images
A snow-woman approached me in the starlit night. Galliano. Photo Credit: Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images
Cleopatra covered up her bell-bottoms with a sheer shift. Galliano. Photo Credit: Karl Prouse/Catwalking/Getty Images
