In the hours leading up to a runway show, some designers fall into a fury, restitching the stitches, second-guessing the entire collection. Others sip Champagne and wait for the seats to fill. Le Jour d’Avant is a ten-part documentary series by French director Loïc Prigent following designers in the 36 hours before they send their designs down the catwalk.
Jean-Paul Gaultier
France’s fashion sweetheart Jean Paul Gaultier, renowned for his unforgettable costumes for Madonna and Kylie Minogue, mixes wit and magic in a Parisian haute couture show. The night will be long but when the magic happens it’s almost a miracle.
Coproduction ARTE, Sundance Channel, Deralf, Story Box Press
In English. 52 mins
Free to attend. Booking: 0131 225 5366 or in person.
This event is part of the Edinburgh International Fashion Festival taking place in various venues around Edinburgh from 16 to 19 August 2012.
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Photo © Deralf/ Story Box Press/ Yan Chetrit