5 iconic shows that changed the world of haute couture

Fashion shows are not only an opportunity for fashion designers and couturiers to showcase their new creations but also their way of expressing themselves. Often the show is not only about beautiful girls walking the runway. The concept, the unusual venue - all this plays a role. And some of the shows have become insanely popular precisely because of their non-triviality.

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1. 1992: Topless Madonna at the Jean Paul Gaultier show

Everyone who is fond of high fashion knows that Jean-Paul Gaultier has many muses, but the man considers Madonna the most important, not embarrassed to say that he would gladly become her husband if the singer agreed.

He created for her a lot of bright and provocative outfits, and the cone bra is just one of the most famous things in his portfolio. But the tight jumpsuit that opened the singer's chest - it was almost a flash that lit up the fashion podium.

2. In 1992, Madonna appeared at the Gauthier show in a striped sundress and suspenders on her chest. One can only guess about the reaction of the audience: but Jean-Paul simply beamed from the increased attention to his muse.

3. 2014: Supermarket show by Chanel

One of the most unusual shows that took place ... in a supermarket. Karl Lagerfeld decided to make a kind of podium from a pile of shelves in order to draw attention to the show from a very different audience. Moreover, even Rihanna and model Cara Delavigne participated in the fashion show.

4. The collection was dedicated to the rather peculiar 80s: with ribbons in the hair, large jewelry, and luxurious textures.

5. 1997: Works by Alexander McQueen and Givenchy

McQueen's career at Givenchy began in 1996 when he decided to "dilute" the sleekness of this brand a little and add a touch of non-standard. He led a disabled model, sometimes graveled the catwalk, and once even showed a new collection on mannequins, and not on living women.

6. In 1997, he had wonderful shows, and everyone remembered Naomi Campbell in a gold corset and his entire collection of intricate hairstyles and outfits.

7. 2009: Alexander McQueen's Last Show

It is famous for the fact that it was the last work of McQueen, after which he committed suicide. The show was called "Plato's Atlantis" and was discussed for a whole year. Inspired by futurism and the marine world, the show really came out fantastic.

8. With a complex geometric cut, wide shoulders, voluminous sleeves, movements of snakes, and raging water elements - the show came out so specific and original that it was not in vain it seemed like a breath of air among the stiff works of other fashion designers.

9. 2011: Smoking Kate Moss

This is one of the iconic moments in the history of big fashion. The fact is that on the day he gave up smoking, the well-known model Kate Moss took to the podium during a Louis Vuitton show with a cigarette. Smoking has been banned in France since 2007, but who follows the rules?

Marc Jacobs clearly decided to take a chance and arrange some kind of bright provocation in order to put on a spectacular show. By the way, many stars of the old generation participated in the show, including Naomi Campbell and Amber Valletta, but it was Kate who got the role of a certain rebel.