Comme des Garçons is designed by the amazing mind of Rei Kawakubo, who seems to suffer the pressions of the fashion system, in her last collection wanted to give vent to the urge of creating only for the increasing request of the industry.
She shown the collection in a claustrophobic space and her creations were described as 'feverishly assembled' like she felt compelled to give more to her insatiable audience.
The models worn wonderful long white haired wigs and stunning headpieces made from bits and bobs.
Since her collection seems populated with princesses in disguise, it reminds me of Donkey Skin .
This wicked fairy tale has a film adaptation: the visionary Jacques Demy's "Peau d'Ane" (1970) a pastel psychedelic story played by a Chaterine Denevue at her best and at her blondest.
Liliac fairies, Freudian kings, Blue Oompa Loompas and Talking Flowers are only few characters of this shimmering visual work.
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Chaterine Denevue backstage.
A lovely fashion shooting I found inspired by this film, the photographer is Carter Smith:
I'd never heard of 'Peau d'ane' so, thank you, for this post. I'm going to track it down. Thank you, too, for your compliments on my dress on Vix's blog :)
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to have found, and be part of your wonderful world of inspiration and magic, my dear friend.
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Such magical photos..
ReplyDeleteamazing post! i love your collages.
ReplyDeleteI want this taschen book about Rei Kawakubo for Christmas ! ! I read that the headpieces are made of tins and it was a collaboration she did with an artist! Scrolling down I thought that there would be your adaptation, look inspired in the collection at the end!! :(
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this movie but I'm pretty sure that I would love it. I too must track it down. Your knowledge and taste in films is CRAZY good! You really amaze me with all the crazy film references! I would love to have a photo shoot inspired by this movie! The collection by Rei leaves me feeling a bit flat but you know me I need color to be alive. Your post is beautiful as always and I only wish you were in it.
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Krista
It's like A Midsummer Night's Dream on acid! The donkey, the fairies, the flowers with bad ass roses, smoking princess and ripped Oompa Loompas! You never fail to make me smile and brighten up my day when your posts appear in my blog reader! You rock! xxx
ReplyDeleteI MUST see this film! I love love CD and anything she does- and this looks inspiring!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of this movie, but I think I want to see it.
ReplyDeleteI love the photo's from Carter Smith.
Thanks for sharing. :)
Midsummer Night's Dream and then some! I adore Catherine Deneuve, she's faultless and I could watch her in anything. I haven't seen this film for about 20 years...time I had another look.
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darling your posts always turn fashion into fairytales, this is why i so enjoy your blog! and wow catherine deneuve looks breathtaking beautiful! wow!
ReplyDeleteand i definitely have to see that movie now!
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Amazing photos as ever - I was waiting to see your version of donkey ears though, I bet you'd somehow manage to make them look ethereal and gorgeous!
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Your posts are always inspirational and so beautiful, and often introduce me to designers and films and artists I don't know. Catherine Deneuve looks incredible, and the fashion shoot pics are stunning. You make me want to do a Sacramento-style sigh, Ahhhhhh! xxxx
ReplyDeleteI know she..from 'dancer in the dark' movie alongside bjork. She so beautiful when she's young....
ReplyDeleteThose gold platforms are dreamy. Peau d'Ane looks campy and fabulous. I'll have to watch it.
ReplyDeleteAs always, an interesting, beautiful and imaginative post!
ReplyDeletevery inspiring boho whites! thanks for sharing!
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I've got this movie on my download list now - thanks, darling - it looks amazing! I love the pic of Catherine in full costume having a ciggie (reminds me of Betty Draper)! Those last few pics are AMAZING - how can I drag a huge mirror into the forest for a photo shoot - I NEED to do this. Darling, I love your soul so much. Love you more than donkeys! Sarah xxx
ReplyDeleteanother awesome film I've never heard of, dang, I'll have to find it. The photos are beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis looks so interesting. You have such a sense of the power of visuals. I love the pic of the rose with the mouth xxx
ReplyDeleteI agree with Vix - the film looks like a psychedelic, trippy Midsummer Night's Dream. Wow, never heard of it before but want to see it now. Love the link you have made between the film and the collection.
ReplyDeleteLove it...I need those big gold platform shoes, they are magical!! Look so pretty!! xx
ReplyDeleteThank you for the nice comment on my blog. I love yours! The pictures are great.
ReplyDeleteLovely Chaterine Denevue.I'll put that movie on my wishlist - immediately!
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