From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

If you haven't been to The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk now on display at the Brooklyn Museum, go! The exhibition dedicated to the French couturier, running until February 23, 2014, is a one of a kind show that any fashion enthusiast should see. Not to give too much away, let's just say that you will experience up close and personal the wonders of Jean Paul Gaultier from the beginning, to the most recent Madonna coned corset, such as the ones shown below. I know for most people, Brooklyn might be a trek, but let me tell you, it is totally worth it. If you do, you will encounter the infamous nautical themed fashions that Gaultier even uses in his design for the men's cologne bottle. Le Male, illustrations and polaroids of a few Madonna tours including her most recent MDNA Tour, 140 ensembles from couture to prêt-à-porter, and much more. To me this presentation is MET Costume Institute worthy and should have been replaced for this years flop, Punk: Chaos to Couture. The Fashion world of Jean Paul Gaultier was everything and you can get tickets until 5pm on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and until 9pm on Thursdays. The Museum is closed Mondays and Tuesdays. If you are a member you can go to the members only viewings on Saturdays between 11am and 1pm.