Gaultier explores the wonder of the deep

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PARIS (AFP) — From seashells to mermaids, real and imaginary inhabitants of the deep were the inspiration of Jean Paul Gaultier's summer haute collection on Wednesday.

His show opened with a cheeky reinterpretation of Copenhagen's famous little mermaid reclining on a rock surrounded by soap bubbles.

Gaultier's mermaids, with flowing damp tresses, sported his infamous conical bras over their fishtail skirts, which looked like real scales.

He also showed a new take on his classic blue-and-white striped fishermen's jersey, almost morphed into a mini-dress in a lacy knit, over a fishtail skirt in shiny sequins.

A little black dress had shoulders swathed in a fish net, while wide flowing pants swirled like seaweed and jackets looked as if they had been...