Jean Paul Gaultier Exhibit Opening at de Young

The big buzz of last week was the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibit opening at de Young museum! OMG (triple that) what a night! A very stylish & creative crowd gathered to celebrate the iconic French couturier's exhibit featuring beyond amazing, unique, edgy, controversial & provocative 140 pieces that he created over the last 40 years. From haute couture to RTW pieces they all make you want to stare at them in awe till you digest and after you get over your admiration (or not) move to the next piece if you can. BTW those mannequins can talk, just brilliant!! I definitely will go back and check out the exhibit couple of more times! 

OK back to the party, what an amazing set up that was! From so delish food (including sushi and ceviche) to crazy shows & band (called Extra Action Marching Band) and a runway with models in his designs, the sexy DJ and the fabulous guests who showed off their style in their most possible creative way!  Wanted to bow! I lived my own fairytale in my gorgeous gorgeous Verrieres & Sako red ball skirt with ruching and topped it with a simple striped tank top and a jean jacket I got years ago from Urban Outfitters. Ohh I didn’t want this special night to end.

JP Gaultier made an appearance to the party with his muse Dita Von Teese. It was a night to remember and the best part was to celebrate and acknowledge this iconic designer while he is still alive! 

It is a must see exhibit if you are in SF! 

Sailors are one of his biggest inspirations and he is crazy for stripes

Calligraphie gown, from Cages haute couture collection fall/winder 2008-2009-time needed to create: 295 hours

famous Madonna cone bra corset he designed for her Blond Ambition Tour in 1990

Strapless velvet dress with cone bra cups, Barbês colletion, Prêt-à-Porter fall/winter 1984-1985

Immaculata gown, Virgins collection, haute couture spring / summer 2007, worn by Kylie Minogue in her "Like a Drug" video

Mermaids are another big inspiration and theme in his collections

Circe ensemble from Buttons haute couture collection, spring/summer 2003, time needed to create 110 hours

 famous perfume bottles he designed

my entourage- with Sara, Enzo & Marie

only for San Francisco

with models wearing JPG

from the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

with designer Daniel Sudar and model, Alex, wearing Daniel's winning design picked by JPG

cool DJ

loved all the graffiti details at the bars and on bartender jackets

with a serious sailor

a stylish guest