Paris – Art: Colette - Greg Lauren. Colette is one of
the best concept stores and it is always a pleasure to go and visit. In honor of the Men’s Fashion shows Colette’s
hosted Greg Lauren’s (nephew of Ralph) installation of paper sculptures called
Alteration at Colette in the gallery and in the windows. The installation serves to further
define the evolution from paper sculptures based on iconic menswear garments,
to wearable pieces, which make up the Greg Lauren Collection. "For the
installation, I have created sculptures with a greater sense of irony, such as
Peacock" explains Lauren, "a three piece suit in white paper covered in
multiple pocket squares and The Man of Steel, a classic peak lapel suit made
entirely from vintage Superman comics." Each sculpture is painstakingly
hand-sewn using Japanese paper in true-to-scale uniforms, suits, shirts and
shoes among other carefully crafted accessories. "Every piece is made with
the same approach as if were done by a real tailor, seamstress and
shoemaker..." Says Lauren. “I manipulate the paper medium to simulate
various materials, such as wool, cotton and gabardine and create frayed edges,
creases and folds to give visual authenticity to the garment."
Seen at Colette Style.com's Tim Blanks.
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