Jean Paul Gaultier’s Amy Winehouse-inspired couture collection has many feeling uneasy | Hollywood yohana
The inspiration for yesterday’s Jean Paul Gaultier couture show has many feeling a bit uneasy. Walking to a barbershop rendition of Rehab, the models were total Amy Winehouse doppelgangers, complete with beehives, lip piercings, and thickly winged eyeliner (not to mention exposed bra straps and cigarettes). Considering the news-making songstress died just over six months ago, it seems like a case of too much, too soon.
At the forefront of those who are decrying the show is Winehouse’s father, Mitch Winehouse, who just this morning tweeted: “We don’t support the Jean Paul Gaultier’s [sic] collection. It’s in bad taste.”
It is pretty clear Gaultier had only the purest of intentions—he told WWD he wanted to celebrate Winehouse because she was “truly a fashion icon.” We’re surprised the Gaultier camp didn’t think to make sure the collection was okay with her family—or at least give them a heads up first. As it stands, it’s disappointing that the beautiful clothes can’t be fully appreciated because of this poor timing.
THEY SAID:
WWD: “Unlike Alexander McQueen’s sober, soulful runway tribute to his friend Isabella Blow, this felt at best ill-advised: a young woman who died tragically less than a year ago the fodder for an oh-so-feisty fashion show.”
Mr. Paparazzi: “Some thought the collection was a fitting tribute to the late star, while others thought it was done in incredibly bad taste (as was evident when hardly anyone clapped at the end of the show when Gaultier himself took to the runway).”
The Independent: “Monday marked the six month anniversary of Winehouse’s death and her father broke news of a forthcoming memorial concert only days ago. Gaultier’s tribute was well-intentioned, clearly, but gave rise to a palpable sense of unease.”
WE SAID:
Caitlin Agnew, assistant editor/research: “Gaultier is a lightening rod for controversy and this collection is no exception. Heartfelt tribute or grab for attention? I’d say a little bit of both.”
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