above: Early christian art depicting Madonna and Child; clearly Gaultier's inspiration
Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring/Summer 2007 haute couture collection at Paris couture week clearly borrows from art and religion. His newest collection has a fabulous Byzantine feel and the 'halos' around his models are remniscient of early depictions of christian art in stained glass windows and paintings.
Just take a look at some of the pieces from the show:
Above right : Gaultier Greeting The Audience
Maybe if I pray hard enough, I can afford one of his gowns....
