Jean Paul Gaultier's horse drawn finale

Jean Paul Gaultier pulled out all the stops at his final show for Hermes. The soil-filled runway pointed to a typically equestrian theme ahead but when the curtain was drawn, no-one could have expected a scene to rival the Horse of the Year show.

By ELLE UK and NonePublished: 07 October 2010

<p> </p><p>Eight horses with white-clad riders performed a spectacular choreographed dressage that left the audience unable to choose between watching the paddock or the clothes on show. </p><p> </p><p>But when we tore ourselves away we witnessed a South

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Eight horses with white-clad riders performed a spectacular choreographed dressage that left the audience unable to choose between watching the paddock or the clothes on show.

But when we tore ourselves away we witnessed a South American gaucho inspired collection, beautifully featuring the house's skill with leather. Tight leather trousers and jodphur style jumpsuits were worn with sleek suede and leather jackets and scarf print bandeau tops. Wide leather corset belts cinched over classic white shirts and the Kelly bag was updated in wicker.

It was a fitting and memorable tribute for Jean Paul Gaultier to sign off with.

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