Into the Woods Jean Paul Gaultier forest fantasia
Rana Bou Saada & Diala Aschkar, Art Director at Orient Palms, France

Into the Woods

Jean Paul Gaultier forest fantasia

Flee the urban routine and delve into the exquisite calm and enchantment of the woods, with Jean Paul Gaultier’s Fall Winter 2016-2017 haute couture collection. The latest designs of the French fashion’s “enfant terrible” accentuate his glamorous creativity and celebrate nature’s splendor. Inspired from the forest, Gaultier’s attires are distinguished by their earth tone colors and complemented with intricate accessories and bold hair designs.

Below on the left, the satin high-collar, long-sleeves dress reproduces a natural landscape. Transparent and loose, it is contrasted with a long necklace made of wood logs accessories.

On the right, the same shades of green, orange and white are beautifully intertwined on the bustier and short jacket. A long tunic in golden Swarovski sequins and pearls cascades above the ensemble.

  • The image features a model walking the runway, showcasing a striking gown that resembles a blend of natural elements with its earthy tones and intricate patterns. The dress appears to have a flowing, ethereal quality, and the model's hair is styled in elaborate braids, accentuating the overall artistic and nature-inspired theme. The setting is a fashion show, with spectators visible in the background, adding to the vibrant atmosphere of the event. The runway is well-lit, highlighting the details of the outfit.
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  • The image features a model walking down a runway during a fashion show. She exhibits a striking outfit that combines elements of elegance and glamour. The outfit includes a long, gold-sequined dress with intricate detailing, paired with a stylish, patterned jacket. The model has a bold makeup look, emphasizing her lips, and her hair is styled in an elaborate updo. The runway is lined with an audience, and the setting is illuminated with a vibrant atmosphere, enhancing the overall dramatic effect of the presentation.
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The outfit below manages to elegantly encompass various fabrics, a daring, asymmetric bodice cut and different shades of wood brown – more specifically, Bordeaux and Bourgogne colors. The circular feather crown creates a pea-cock resemblance, while the folding shape of the jersey fabric on the model’s chest reminds us of a tree trunk.

The folding and draping are once again featured in the one-shoulder dress on the right. The ebony color is beautifully mixed with oblique lines, which are carefully colored with a nature autumnal palette.

  • The image features a model walking down a runway wearing a striking fashion piece. The outfit is a deep burgundy color and includes a one-shoulder design with an asymmetric silhouette. The dress has a fitted bodice and a flowing, sheer layer that drapes elegantly. The model is adorned with an elaborate headpiece that resembles a floral crown, adding a dramatic touch. Her accessories include long, fitted gloves that match the color scheme. The setting appears to be a high-fashion runway show with an audience in the background, illuminated by soft lighting.
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  • The image features a model walking down a runway, showcasing a stunning one-shoulder gown. The dress is designed with earthy tones, incorporating swirling patterns that create a captivating visual effect. The fabric appears textured and layered, giving a sense of movement. The model's hair is styled in an elegant updo, enhancing the sophisticated look. The background features a blurred audience, emphasizing the focus on the model and the garment. Overall, the scene exudes a sense of high fashion and artistry.
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The below look is head-turning due to its over-sized, one of a kind back-pack with its fox pelt and glittering sequins to its dangling strings and leaves. As for the crépon, green-grey dress, it has a feminine cut and shiny appealing sequins.

The image features a model on a runway wearing an elaborate gown made of richly patterned fabric in earthy tones of green and red. The gown flows elegantly, and the model's long hair is styled dramatically, possibly with a textured updo. She carries a striking backpack adorned with fur and intricate embellishments, adding a bold contrast to her outfit. The runway setting is illuminated, with an audience visible in the background, contributing to a vibrant fashion show atmosphere.
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This strapless dress with its rust and green texture brings to our minds a whirlwind of autumn leaves. It is complemented with interesting accessories: Swarovski pearls at the chest, a shiny orange necklace, another light blue one and some autumn leaves to adorn the hair and earrings.

  • The image features a fashion runway setting with a model walking confidently in the foreground. She is wearing an elegant, form-fitting strapless dress made of a rich, textured fabric with intricate patterns, predominantly in shades of green and red. Her hair is styled elegantly, and she accessorizes with bold jewelry, including chunky earrings. In the background, another model is visible, wearing a strikingly colorful sequined outfit and a vibrant orange fur piece, adding contrast to the scene. The overall atmosphere is glamorous and showcases haute couture fashion.
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  • The image features a model on a runway wearing a striking dress that combines rich textures and colors, primarily green and copper. The gown has a fitted bodice and flows down elegantly, showcasing intricate details. The model's hair is styled in an ornate updo, adorned with decorative elements. She accessorizes with bold jewelry, including layered necklaces that enhance the overall look. The background suggests a fashion show atmosphere, with soft lighting and blurred silhouettes of the audience.
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Upon a first look at this attire, you will be dazzled by the lively orange colored fur vest. However, when further contemplating it, you will also undoubtedly appreciate its satin fabric, infinitely embroidered colorful Swarovski sequins and its matching satin pants underneath its tunic long piece.

  • The image showcases a fashion runway scene featuring a model wearing an elegant, colorful gown with a floral pattern. The gown has a form-fitting silhouette and is complemented by a striking, fluffy orange fur stole. The model's hair is styled in an elaborate updo, and she accessorizes with bold earrings. The runway has a wooden surface, and the background hints at a vibrant atmosphere, likely filled with audience members eagerly watching the show. Other models can be seen in the background, adding to the dynamic feel of the scene.
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  • The image features a model on a fashion runway, showcasing a striking outfit. She is wearing an eye-catching dress with a textured pattern, complemented by a vibrant orange fur stole draped over her shoulders. The model has bold makeup, including green eyeshadow and dark lipstick, which enhances her dramatic look. Her hair is styled in an intricate updo, adding to the overall glamour of the ensemble. The setting appears to be a high-fashion show, with a blurred background that emphasizes the model and her striking attire.
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Using a light tree pattern variation of it, Gaultier creates through this tunic strapless dress the illusion of a tree. The strict column form is softened by dangling leaves, hanging on the corset extensions that turn into "tree branchs".

The image depicts a model walking down a runway wearing an elegant, strapless dress. The dress is a warm brown hue and features pleats and floral embellishments, giving it a unique texture and design. The model has her hair styled in an elaborate updo, adding to the dramatic look. The runway setting has a softly lit backdrop, and the audience can be seen in the blurred background, focused on the presentation. The overall mood conveys high fashion and artistry.
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Gaultier transforms here what would have been a regular organza one-shoulder dress into what resembles a unique giant anemone flower, by using verdant green lace, tulle trim and another circular head crown.

  • The image features a high-fashion runway model wearing an elaborate green gown that incorporates various textures and details. The dress has a one-shoulder design, with intricate lace elements and flowing layers of fabric that resemble foliage. The model's makeup is bold, with deep lipstick and striking eye makeup. She wears a headpiece that mimics a crown of leaves or petals, enhancing the natural aesthetic of the outfit. The runway setting is dimly lit, with a blurred audience in the background, creating a dramatic and elegant atmosphere.
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  • The image features a model walking down a runway, showcasing a striking fashion design. She wears a unique green gown with intricate details, possibly made of textured fabric, and has a dramatic headpiece that resembles a crown of greenery. The overall look exudes a natural, organic aesthetic, blending fashion with elements inspired by nature. The runway itself has a polished wooden appearance, and there's a blurred background that suggests an audience or venue setting.
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The dress below is dreamy and daring at the same time, due to the contrast between the flesh colored pleated satin on the one hand and the several sophisticated folds, leather gloves, leaves crown and bold accessories on the other.

  • The image depicts a model walking down a runway, showcasing a unique and visually striking fashion design. The model wears a flowing, long dress in a soft, peachy tone with intricate drapery. Accessories include bold, vibrant gloves that extend up the arms, and a large, elaborate headpiece adorned with flowers or decorative elements, adding an artistic flair. The runway is illuminated, emphasizing the model's presence and the details of the outfit, while other models can be seen in the background. The atmosphere is high-fashion, highlighting creativity and style.
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  • The image features a model on a runway wearing a distinctive and artistic outfit. The attire includes a flowing, metallic-colored dress that drapes elegantly. The model sports an elaborate headpiece made of textured materials resembling leaves and flowers, creating a dramatic effect. Her makeup is striking, highlighting her features with bold colors. She is also wearing long, brown gloves that add to the sophisticated look. The background is blurred, emphasizing the model and her unique fashion statement.
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The beautiful details of this outfit make it a remarkable piece, from head to toe! A fire-like orange and bright green accentuate the beautiful crochet and guipure. The sequin cardigan adds a shining, lively touch, while the fox pelt a fierce one.

The image features a model on a runway showcasing an extravagant fashion design. The dress is made of intricate lace and features a combination of colors, primarily red and shades of green. The design highlights delicate patterns and textures, complemented by a long, shimmering silver cape. The model is also wearing striking orange gloves, adding a bold contrast to the overall look. The background suggests a dynamic fashion show environment, with blurred silhouettes of an audience, enhancing the glamor of the presentation.
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A perfectly “wooden” piece may be what best describes the satin dress on the left. Meticulously designed geometric shapes make the tight upper part resemble a marquetry piece, while other symmetric vertical lines freely flow on the lower part.

The wooden pattern is reintroduced in the varnished leather bodice of the second dress, and is daringly paired with a black and brown feathery skirt.

  • The image features a model on a runway wearing a striking gown designed to resemble textured wood. The dress has long sleeves and a high neckline, accentuated with a cinched waist and decorative elements that resemble natural wood patterns. The model's curly hair adds a dramatic touch, and the setting appears to be a fashion show, with a focus on artistic and innovative clothing designs. The overall look combines elegance with a unique, nature-inspired aesthetic.
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  • The image depicts a model walking down a runway during a fashion show. She is wearing a striking outfit that features a structured, metallic corset top paired with a voluminous skirt adorned with intricate patterns and textures. The skirt appears to have feathered elements and floral designs. The model's hair is styled in a high bun, and she accessorizes with large earrings and long gloves, enhancing the dramatic look. In the background, another model walks with a contrasting outfit that has a deep red hue and unique headpiece, contributing to the overall bold and artistic ambiance of the show.
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