The painted Dress
“I know I’m provocative. You don’t have to like it, but you have to acknowledge it.”
McQueen’s dark asthetics in fashion shook the standards of industry. Unconventional shows, punched with an element of surprise, beautifully choreographed exhibits with refined garments made him standout. Right from his first collection ‘Jack the ripper’ to the life sized hologram of Kate moss, culminated him as rebellious couture designer and yet his designs were loved by everyone. Such was his No.13 collection ss1999. Models walked down the runway wearing beautiful embroidered hessian dresses and tops. Tutu-like skirts, sculpted gowns, and high-necked dresses paired with modern corsets made a stark contrast against the flowing ruffles and transparent skirts. It was not even close to the conventional runways we often see, It is frantic to experience such a show, especially the last exhibit of the collection. Shalom Harlow emerged under the strobes on a revolving platform, wearing a white strapless dress with a tulle underlay. As she twirled slowly like a delicate ballerina, two robots—industrial sprayers made by Fiat—sprayed her with black, green, and yellow paint, staining her virginal dress. Zombie-like walk, petrified face and resisting gestures to the spray machines created a silent ambience and afterwards, with the peal of appreciation.
mimesis 