Perry's Spectacles: A Legacy of Theatrics Over Substance

Let’s be clear: I appreciate a good spectacle. Fashion, at its best, is an escape, a fantasy. But there's a fine line between spectacle and… well, let's just call it what it is: a distraction. And darling, Perry has been tap-dancing on that line for years.

His shows are legendary, I'll grant you that. Remember that time he built an actual carousel in the Grand Palais? Or flew a goddamn spaceship over the runway? The man knows how to put on a show. But somewhere between the fireworks and the confetti cannons, the clothes themselves seem to get lost.

I recall one show in particular, a few years back now. The set was an explosion of color, a psychedelic jungle with models emerging from giant, inflatable flowers. It was dazzling, I'll admit. But the clothes? A blur of sequins and fringe, completely forgettable the moment the lights came up.

And that's the thing about Perry. He's a master of the big gesture, the grand illusion. But when you strip away the theatrics, the substance just isn't there. The clothes lack depth, a point of view. They're costumes, really, meant for a fleeting moment on a runway designed to make you gasp. And then what?

Don't get me wrong, there's a place for that kind of entertainment in fashion. We all need a little escapism now and then. But when it becomes the norm, when spectacle overshadows substance season after season, it starts to feel, dare I say, a little… tired.

What I yearn for, what I suspect many of us yearn for, is a return to meaning, to clothes that speak to something deeper than just the fleeting thrill of a spectacle. Clothes that challenge us, provoke us, make us feel something real. Clothes that, dare I say, have a soul.

And that, my dears, is something no amount of glitter cannons can ever replace.

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