Gaultier details

Photography - without flash - is encouraged at the Jean Paul Gaultier exhibition (Barbican Art Gallery till 25 August).

Beading adds je ne sais quoi to "men's underwear" mesh

Ostrich feathers, can you believe it?

Beads on denim

Beads, and more

Sequins, chenille, tartin, leather ...

Pearl buttons sewn into seams, exquisite

That's a mere sampling. The show knocked my socks off ... and I only went because a friend dragged me along!