Jean Paul Gaultier, known for his flamboyant styles, featured models in 'cage' dresses strutting down the catwalk during the recent Paris Haute Couture Week. As part his Autumn/Winter collection for 2008-09, Gaultier incorporated cages into coats, capes, dresses, skirts and even the feature bride wore a spectacular white and silver cage veil held on with elaborate helmet-like headgear.
"I have no intention to seriously put women in cages. My models are birds of paradise. They can remove the cages and fly," Gaultier said
On a practical note, I wonder what happens when one sits in such a dress.
Cage Dresses
Jean Paul Gaultier A/W 2008-9
Trend Themes
1. Cage Fashion - There's an opportunity for designers to experiment with cage-like structures in fashion to create bold, unique styles.
2. Bird-inspired Fashion - There's a possible trend of designers using bird-like designs to create whimsical and fanciful pieces of clothing.
3. Futuristic Accessories - Designers could innovate with headgear and veils, creating elaborate and otherworldly accessories for special occasions like weddings.
Industry Implications
1. Fashion Design - Fashion designers can use cage-inspired clothing designs to create distinct pieces with a wow factor for discerning clients.
2. Wedding Industry - Incorporating elaborate helmet-like headgear to replace traditional veils has significant opportunity to add a futuristic feel to the wedding industry.
3. Special Events Industry - Elaborate caged-inspired designs open doors for decorators and event planners to create immersive, whimsical experiences for guests.