Does Drooling over Gucci Make me a Hypocrite?

Posted Mar 15, 2011

What am I allowed to drool over in the name of art.  I’m not a hard-core anti-fur activist, but as a general rule I would probably put myself in the – go with faux-fur category.  However, recently I’ve been pondering the level of my commitment to any moral issue when it’s a question of art.  I must admit, the first time I saw Gucci’s Fall 2011 Collection I was Gone!!!  Completely swept away in the artistry of the moment.  I was drunk on the decadent imagery of the 70’s mixed with the luscious landscape of Silk, Leather and Fur.  And in those moments my allegiance is to the experience.  I must gorge on the full feast of the moment ’til every last oppulant morsel is consumed.

Whether it’s Kate Moss smoking on the runway or Gucci parading out Fur in the most glorious combination of Color & Design, when it comes to “The Art of Fashion” I can be seduced in an instant.  I may have to accept the fact that I’m just a little Fashion-Whore, one amazing image and I lose my head….. I’m so ashamed.