DREAM A LITTLE DREAM; HIPPIE MERMAIDS AND PUNK BALLERINAS - THESE WERE THE FANCIFUL VISIONS AT JEAN PAUL GAULTIER AND GIVENCHY, WHILE ELIE SAAB PURSUED WHAT'S CURRENTLY AN EVEN MORE ELUSIVE CREATURE: THE RED-CARPET SIREN.

From: WWD | Date: January 24, 2008 | Copyright information

Jean Paul Gaultier: Imagination has never been in short supply chez Jean Paul Gaultier, whose couture collections have visited many exotic locales. One of his favorite stops, of course, has been the sea, with louche sailors inspiring some of his most memorable looks. This time around, the designer dove deeper into that territory - as in "20,000 Leagues Under" - with marine life (think fish scales) forming the basis of his strong spring effort.

Gaultier's quirkiness had its moments. Models boasted matted wet hair; one had a bustier of shells and another drowned her jumpsuit of ...

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