



I have always been intrigued with Gaultier's designs. To the general, non fashion public, he is probably best known for designing "over the top", unconventional costumes and garments for Madonna and also such film favorites as Luc Besson's "The Fifth Element". His life and career has been much more then that however - and his labor intensive, stunning designs were absolutely amazing to see up close and in person. As an artist, I definitely gained a whole other insight into Gaultier's artistic sensibilities. When I left left the exhibition my ideas and creativity were definitely challenged, stimulated and exalted to a new mental level.


The Montreal exhibition is the first international exhibition for the designer. When the show leaves it's current location, it will travel to Dallas, San Francisco, and then on to Madrid and the Netherlands. I highly recommend seeing it not only from a fashion and design standpoint but from an artistic one as well.
We were probably about 10th through the door the morning the exhibit opened. In fact the ticket person stopped me and asked if I was a VIP! Ha...I wish. I must have have had that serious, intent look or something!









~ diane fergurson