My View: Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit

This past weekend, I went to see the Gaultier exhibit at the Brooklyn Museum. I've long been a fan and some of my favorite pieces from over the years were on display. So many fashion memories! The collection was quite extensive and showed his pret a porter, haute couture and costume work. If you are in the area, it's a must see!

Here's a look at some of my shots: 

Blush and black....one of my favorites! 

I remember this knit dress over layers of cream tulle. Stunning!

A chest of drawers made to look like vintage suitcases. Perfect for your lingerie. I want one! 

A Gaultier exhibit is not complete with out THE Madonna suit. Amazing!

...And of course Gaultier stripes! Love how the stripes on this dress turn into strips on the train. 

Magnifique! 

Fashionable History: The Bullet Bra

Did I ever tell you that I got the What Katie Did Bullet Bra that was On My Wish List? Well, I did plus a whole lot more! I got the Harlow Bra in Vintage Peach and I love it. It's pictured above with the complete set. I did get the padding too as recommended for my 32B's. This cone is a real cone so I need all of the help that I can get! I love it with my vintage dresses that were, quite frankly designed with this type of lingerie in mind. 

All of this fun, got me wondering about the history of the bullet bra so I did a little research: 

The Bullet Bra originated in the 40's. Since it was Wartime, the name makes sense. Brassiere makers were experimenting with different kind of stitching  and insets to give us girls a lift. Underwires won't be used for a couple decades later. 

A great example of creative stitching and shapes used to give an uplifted cone shape. My Harlow Bra is a near replica! 

Marilyn made the Bullet Bra popular in the 50's. Pin-ups and girl next door types a like loved the shape it gave them under sweaters. They were called "Sweater Girls". 

In the 60's the popularity wained as underwires were used and a more natural and smaller shape was desired. Madonna and Jean Paul Gaultier brought it back in the early 90's where she wore the extreme cones as outerwear. 

If you're like me, you may have a hard time finding an authentic vintage one in your size. The modern manufacturer What Katie Did makes new ones as well as other retro inspired lingerie and swimwear to ease your hunt! I love this two tone one called the Marlene. It's next on my list! 

Mid-Week Inspiration: Gaultier's Diet Coke

How fantastic is this? Jean-Paul Gaultier has been named the creative director for Diet Coke! His signature sailor stripes and corsets grace the bottles and these ads. The bottles are available in 8 European countries. Do you think the US would ever release this? 

Retro Looks In The Modern World: Gaultier Couture 2010

As much as the modern fashion world looks forward it also continually looks back in time. Here we explore Retro Looks in the Modern World.

Gaultier's Couture runway shown in Paris a few weeks ago was heavily influenced by the 1940's. Strong shoulders, femme fatales, and sculptured hats ruled.

Dita!

Dita again in the finale showstopper!

Mid-Week Inspiration: Gaultier Couture- The Hair!

The Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2009 Couture Show was a fantastic display of the many classic Old Hollywood styles rolled into one. Art Deco meets Brigitte Bardot. The dresses are amazing, like the Art Deco draping below, but it's the hair I'm really drawn to. Ohh especially in the first photo above. When you take your curlers out of your wet-set, try one of these!