Indian influences at Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 2013 show

Apparently turning to the tribals of the Indian desert state as inspiration for his new collection, Gaultier's model displayed bright and extraordinary embroidered outfits at the selection evoking comments that India may be the latest flavour at the Paris show after Ang Lee's "Life Of Pi".

Models sported heavy kohl-lined eyes, beehive hair and towering platforms for the show attended by veteran French actress and Gaultier regular Catherine Deneuve.

The French designer showcased one shoulder sari-styles, scarves, silk salwar pants and looks including an orange patchwork halter neck dress worn with flowing pink shawl and a selection of swirling multi-tiered skirts.

 

One of the costumes was a jacket in paprika-coloured shantung with a skirt, over a cumin-coloured muslin dress