What Is the Purpose of a Fashion Gimmick?

This morning I awoke with a question throbbing in my head: should fashion be stupid? The experience that led me to this unexpected thought was the finale of Friday night’s Coperni show, where, as you’ve no doubt seen all over Instagram, Bella Hadid walked onto a mirrored platform with her arm demurely across her breasts and wearing a pair of nude underwear. She was spray painted with a white substance, called Fabrican and invented almost two decades ago , by two bros in black. The material gelled within minutes into a rubbery white solid, forming a cocktail dress with straps… Read Full Article