Jean Paul Gaultier Resort 2014

Jean Paul Gaultier Resort 2014

Illustrious designer Jean Paul Gaultier produced a lavish resort collection brimming with theatrical references. A stylish, wearable collection bursting with vivacity and grandeur.

The collection opened with an androgynous, disparate tuxedo jacket complete with organza sleeves and panels married with man style, cuffed trousers, outer panels featuring fish net inserts.A languid silhouette prevailed.

A classic, crisp white shirt dress worn with collar neck piece comprising of multiple chains strewn around the neck was updated with the inclusion of a transparent, organza pencil skirt worn layered over the dress with bike shorts peeking underneath. Fishnet stockings and patent court shoes concluded the look. 

Parisian chic flourished on an organza, ebony trench twinned with snow white shirt and high waisted wide leg trouser offering freedom of movement. A monochromatic palette was an inescapable fixture.

A deconstructed, understated shirt was an avant garde accession, perfect for an evening out. This was twinned with a fitted pencil skirt complete with trompe loeil effect nude panelling.

A voluminous, romantic, flounce top featured oversized ruffles cascading diagonally, very Ralph Lauren. This was paired with mid thigh black lycra shorts inspired by modern contemporary dance.

A v-neck, bustier, floor sweeping maxi with side split detail came complete with organza, bouffant sleeves, cuffed and decolletage inserts. Gothic connotations were softened to reveal a hidden femininity.

A leather, stone, cropped moto jacket was worn over a poetic peach bellini, ankle length tutu in which layers of tulle omitting gossamer airiness engulfed the models legs. A flesh, bandage leotard accompanied the look. Nude corsetry, stiletto ankle boots were a charming addition. An ivory, boatneck knit complete with exposed shoulder and crochet inserts was teamed with ivory trousers with side split ruffle detail, cleverly draped fabric descending and tapering at the ankle.

A strictly tailored, elongated, split sleeve blazer in lady bug red was paired with matching cuffed short and silk vermilion and black leopard print shirt. A colossal straw hat with net overlay plummeted over the models face. perfect for those wishing to be chic and incognito. Large fishnet stockings and black bandage wrap stiletto sandals finished the look.

By Courtney Jones.