París Catwalk Goes Psychedelical in 1960s Mode
What Happened on the Runway
Jean Paul Gaultier turned the second floor into a colour blast for Haute Couture Week, stitching Beatles‑style bobs with psychedelic swirls and a chorus of fringes that danced to vintage tunes.
- Black‑and‑white gowns colliding with neon pink‑and‑yellow pantsuits.
- Boots, trousers, sleeves fringing all the way—a promenade of 60s flair.
- Models posed like they were caught in a whirlwind of groovy nostalgia.
“Coco and the Baby‑Girl: A Moment of Whimsy”
Picture Coco Rocha strutting down the catwalk with her two‑year‑old sidekick, a little doll‑in‑the‑street turned stylish in an asymmetric baby‑blue gown. The audience erupted—who can resist that instant dose of adorable?
Cardin’s VIP Backstage Role
Heart‑throb fashion senior 95‑year‑old Pierre Cardin, Gaultier’s mentor from 1970, took a seat in the front row, flanked by actress Marion Cotillard and singer Paloma Faith. The legend was there to see the “back to 60s” throwback coming to life.
Gaultier’s Tribute to the “Bad Boy” of Couture
“It’s my beginning,” Gaultier said, with a twinkling grin. “Why not revisit that quirky decade?” He reflected on the day he was first hired by Cardin—his eyes widening as, like a teen, he stared at future fashion being spun from Cardin’s “futuristic, geometric” mind.
“Before teaming up, I’d devour magazines and TV shows on his work. I’d be a tiny star student when he first graced the runway!” Gaultier chuckled.
The Couturier’s Shift in Focus
The 65‑year‑old stopped ready‑to‑wear runs in 2014, dedicating all his energy to haute couture and fragrances. Today, his line is under the umbrella of Spanish perfume conglomerate Puig.
