It has been argued that this film, entirely made up of female characters, is really about men in drag. Critics point to the over-the-top performances, which easily read as caricatures of femininity. The clothes are equally outlandish, supposedly because these are women of "society." Whatever the gender implications of the film -much of which takes place in clothing stores, changing rooms, and beauty parlors- the clothing has remained outrageously fabulous, and always inspiring in its unqualified love of fashion.
The Women - 1939
It has been argued that this film, entirely made up of female characters, is really about men in drag. Critics point to the over-the-top performances, which easily read as caricatures of femininity. The clothes are equally outlandish, supposedly because these are women of "society." Whatever the gender implications of the film -much of which takes place in clothing stores, changing rooms, and beauty parlors- the clothing has remained outrageously fabulous, and always inspiring in its unqualified love of fashion.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
0 comments:
Post a Comment