Charlotte Rampling's look in The Night Porter is undoubtedly iconic and provocative. But I'm not sure how comfortably it sits as an inspiration for mainstream fashion.
(Via Style.com)
For one thing I don't think the cap is vaguely attractive. And then the connotations of sadomasochism, cruelty, domination and nazism that are srirred up with this cap are a pretty dark statement for a fashion collection. It is supposedly about sexiness and liberation, but I'm not sure that's actually what that cap says.
(Via Vogue España)
And now we have Katie Holmes, of all people, in it. On the cover of Vogue España. Which just mystfies me. What are they trying to say?
(Via DListed)
Further shots show a very definite nod to the film.
Of course fashion is provocative and daring at times but I think trying to say one thing but arousing thoughts of something else is a bit thoughtless. Particularly putting such a bland actress in it. Mixed messages at the very least, no?
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