Nick Verreos: RUNWAY REPORT.....Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week: Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall 2018

Le Smoking 2018--Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

WHAT: Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018.

INSPIRATION: Gender-blending style and Le Smoking--Tuxedo-style in many variations. Haute Milliner Stephen Jones was also an inspiration, who designed Fez hats for the show.

Clockwise from the top--Mink Sweatshirt, Asymmetrical Le Smoking, Tent Fez & Gender Mix---Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2018

SEEN ON THE RUNWAY: It has a been a long time since Jean Paul Gaultier has shown menswear styles on his Haute Couture shows. He began the show with several menswear styles. Lots of looks riffing on one of his Gaultier-isms, "Le smoking" suit--a tuxedo-inspired tailleur originally done by THE MASTER--Yves Saint Laurent. Mink-trimmed "sweatshirts" (if a $40,000-costing custom sweatshirt is considered A SWEATSHIRT!), silk gazar tops, asymmetrical tuxedos, Can-Can Dresses, Tent Coats, sexy Couture Joggers and elegant Silk Velvet Column Gowns.

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