Thursday, December 3, 2009

Georgette Koning on THE IDEAL MAN. FASHION FOR REAL MEN

THE IDEAL MAN. About men's fashion since the 17th century. The exhibition will run till 26 October 26th in Gemeentemuseum Den Haag. www.gemeentemuseum.nl

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Entrance The Ideal Man. Maarten Spruyt (right) styled the exhibition, he did a great job.The presentation is divided in several themes as: military influences, dandy's, rebellion, decoration,men in skirts and accessories. There are showpieces from Jean Paul Gaultier, Henrik Vibskov, Vivienne Westwood, John Galliano, Bernhard Willhem and Walter Van Beirendonck.

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Left: sport theme. Right: Incredible men's 'gown' showed by a man during a Dior couture show.

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Outfit by Bernard Willhem s/s 2007. Right: ideal man Ton Hoogerwerf standing for a habit à la francaise from 1785.

The photo's below are made by Oof Verschuren and styled by Maarten Spruyt.

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Left: John Galliano A/W 2008-2009. Right: Walt

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Left: Bernhard Willhelm summer 2008. Right: Jean Paul Gaultier winter 2008/2009.

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Both photo's: Vivienne Westwood

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