Best known for his eponymous design house and his seven-year tenure as head designer at Hermes, Jean Paul Gaultier is the resident L'enfant Terrible of fashion for his penchant for challenging the then-standard views of fashion, reworking them and infusing ideas of his own.
The British Vogue reported that Gaultier's work has been characterised by a "stylistic consistency since his very first collection". Looking through past runway show images as well as the countless YouTube videos from the various fashion weeks, one can tell that, in many of his collections, Gaultier loves subverting the norm.
This week our curator picks the must-have's in any wardrobe at any age, pieces that you can keep for a lifetime.
Classic and timeless bags are always a must have, pick a neutral tone or a primary colour such as red to ensure it is easily paired with any outfit. Picking a sturdy leather also helps to ensure that the bag remains pristine for a longer period of time...
Imagine having the world’s largest record collection and having access to it wherever and whenever. It seems like magic but this is exactly what music subscription services like Spotify and now, TIDAL HiFi, promise.
As a fan of music from various genres, it makes a lot of sense for me to have quick and easy access to any and every song I want to listen to on a whim. From 90s hiphop on Friday nights to winding down with Frank Sinatra and a bottle of scotch, music plays a significant part in my routine.
Since THE FIFTH COLLECTION is turning one this month (and our inventory is ever growing fabulously, thanks to our dear Collectors), the team decides to pick our favourite things. Check them out below!