Jean Paul Gaultier Rabbi Chic fall winter 1993, Part 1

Classic, shocking at the time of the release collection by Jean Paul Gaultier inspired by Jewish heritage.

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[WILLIAMCHANEL]

I recall that there was a lot of backlash against this collection. (I look at it now and it still looks so beautiful to me.) If I recall properly, people were upset about the fusion of the orthodox religious garb and the gender-bending. That seems like a such a dated view of the collection today, but really it just puts into perspective the extent to which Gaultier has always been groundbreaking. I love this so much. Thank you JPG!! XO

[comixdiscomix]

an absolutely iconic collection.

[mariano bula]

this is art

[hirogerthisisme]

offensive mockery

[scarymonster33]

People will always be offended and moan about stuff - I wouldn't worry. Like he said, it was a beautiful culture and it was the right time to show it.

[scarymonster33]

Love Gaultier - always with the times, yet always himself

[scarymonster33]

Pret-a-porter - so ready to wear

[yx112]

Can anyone tell me if this was a couture collection or ready to wear

[walrez]

he's a genius

[tis4tweety]

i don't get the fuss. this was art @ its finest!! it was moving! Bravo!

[forestcats]

in the bible it describes Moses coming down from the mount with the commandments as having glowing skin. The idea that being in the presence of God he was changed. Later translations first to Greek and then to Latin described it as rays of light. Michelangelo sculpted Moses and depicted the rays of light as horns. This has allowed for anti Semitic statements about Jews having horns and ergo are devils.

[jeanmic]

thank you it´s very inspirational ...