Naked models shock London Fashion Week
Tuesday, September 21st, 2010London Fashion Week has always been at the cutting edge of the runway culture.
Now, it appears as if the last taboo in the fashion industry has finally been broken, after models showed off what not to wear.
Adorned in just heels and big hair/ hat combinations, the models showcased the offerings of wig maker Charlie Le Mindu, although viewers were treated to the runway nudes showcasing rather a lot more.
As a wig maker, there can be no denying that naked models will draw attention to your designs, but industry purists may find the bold decision less than appropriate. There has, for some time, been an unwritten rule that the catwalk is not the place for full nudity, though few designers offer pieces that require no clothing at all. French-born Le Mindu has only been at the helm of his new label for just over a year, but in that time has managed to grab headlines with a series of flamboyant and quirky creations such as wigs in the style of the Eiffel Tower.
The 24-year-old Le Mindu, whose creations are a favourite of Lady Gaga, has caused the biggest stir so far at London Fashion Week, only days after the launch. The audience was certainly not prepared, with many of the industry’s leading lights visibly discomforted by the nudity. Still, the naked forms on the runway were an improvement from his Fashion Week debut last year, when animal rights activists were outraged at a full headdress made from rat and mice carcasses.
