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Hindustan Times
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
The ‘most disturbing fashion show in history' once forced guests to walk out; used BDSM music, fetish themes
When it comes to fashion, there truly are no limits. Especially on the runway, where designers often let their imaginations run wild, transforming catwalks into whimsical gardens, dreamy landscapes, or art installations dripping in aesthetic brilliance. But did you know that in the 2000s, Dior held a fashion show so controversial and unsettling that it reportedly made guests walk out? It's still remembered as one of the most disturbing moments in fashion history. (Also read: Mango-inspired colours are dominating summer fashion in 2025: Here's how to wear them ) Instagram user Evan Mathew recently took to the platform to share a now-viral video shedding light on Dior's infamous Haute Couture 2000 show. In the video, he says, 'The freakiest part of the show wasn't even the looks, it was the sound effects, which were done by Jeremy Healy. Each look had its own sound. One you might recognise is Look No. 18. It's a little strange but nothing too crazy, right? Then you hit Looks #31 through #38, and you just hear the sounds of BDSM.' A post shared by evan mathew (@maison_mathews) He continues, "Remember, this is a Dior show. No one in the audience was expecting to hear that. And the cherry on top? You get to the final look, number #39, and you just hear this..." (cue a bizarre sound effect in the video). "If you're into fashion and haven't seen this show, I highly recommend you watch it. To be frank, they don't make shows like this anymore." John Galliano's Fall/Winter 2000 Haute Couture collection for Dior was nothing short of a spectacle, a provocative blend of sin and sanctity that shocked even the most seasoned fashion insiders. It was an unapologetic blend of kink, camp, and couture that had the audience gasping in awe, squirming in discomfort, and, in some cases, storming out entirely. The soundtrack, crafted by John Galliano's longtime collaborator Jeremy Healy, was as daring and provocative as the collection itself. Alanis Morissette's eerie ballad 'Uninvited' pulsed through the venue, layered with the jarring sounds of cracking whips and breathy moans, an audio experience that scandalised at least one famous guest, according to L'Officiel. As Healy recalled in a 2019 Another Magazine interview, 'Steven Spielberg attended the show because he was considering John for a costume design project. But he was so appalled by the soundtrack that he got up and left.' The runway turned into a parade of fetish fantasies: a sultry French maid, a skintight alligator dress complete with a reptilian headpiece, a haunting Day of the Dead-inspired ensemble adorned with skulls, and taboo-bending portrayals of a nurse and a nun. Galliano's models weren't just walking, they were embodying erotic archetypes, transforming into lovers, sinners, saints… and even beasts. The line between human and creature, fashion and fantasy, was deliciously blurred. This fashion show was undeniably not for the faint-hearted.
Chicago Tribune
18-04-2025
- General
- Chicago Tribune
Elgin News Digest: Elgin PD's Safe Together Police Academy starts in May; Three Fires Council Scouts collect food, money in March
Elgin PD's Safe Together Police Academy starts in May Applications are available for the Elgin Police Department's Safe Together Police Academy, designed to foster safer interactions between the police and people with disabilities and their caregivers. The free program will be held for eight months on the last Tuesday of the month starting May 27. It's open to Elgin residents 16 or older who attend with a caregiver, according to a news release. Informational presentations and practical experiences in such topics as when and how to call 911, differences between emergency and nonemergency calls, internet safety, crime scene investigation and traffic stops are offered, the release said. Registration will taken on a first-come, first-served basis. For an application or more information, contact detective Chad Benavidez at benavidez_c@ or 224-760-5414. Three Fires Council Scouts collect food, money in March Troops who are part of Scouting America,Three Fires Council in the Elgin area collected 28,476 food items and raised more than $2,900 for Northern Illinois Food Bank and local food pantries in March through their Scouting for Food initiative. The campaign began in 1985 and is an annual, nationwide food drive conducted by Scouting America Councils all over the country, according to a news release. Three Fires Council's effort involved more than 60 units and 600 scouts who collected food in partnership with 20 food pantries in Kane, DuPage, Kendall and DeKalb counties. 'In our council service area, roughly one in five people face food insecurity everyday. In some areas of our council, that number is much higher,' Three Fires Council Scouting for Food Chairman Keith Santini said in the release. 'As a teacher (at Addison Trail High School in Addison), I see food insecurity every day in my students. That is why feeding the hungry has become such an important part of my life over the past few years' Carpentersville firefighters donate $6,500 to breast cancer fund Carpentersville Professional Fire Fighters IAFF Local 4790 recently donated nearly $6,500 to the breast cancer fund at Advocate Sherman Hospital in Elgin. Money was raised through the October sale of specially designed T-shirts, sweatshirts and other gear featuring a female 'bombera,' or firefighter, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This year's Day of the Dead-inspired design sold more than in previous years, and the money raised represented the largest donation the firefighters have made to the fund, according to a social media post from Advocate Health Care. The donation will be used to support patients receiving cancer care at Sherman, including the hospital's cold capping program. Cold capping helps to prevent hair loss during chemotherapy treatments. Deadline for Elgin museum's Hispanic project Wednesday Artists of all backgrounds are invited to submit works by Wednesday, April 30, for an art exhibition that will be part of the Elgin History Museum's Hispanic Heritage Project. The museum is looking for works that explore: The journey of Hispanic families, from immigration to establishing roots in Elgin. The music, food, celebrations and customs that keep heritage alive. Portraits or visual stories that highlight individuals who have made an impact. The contributions of the Hispanic community in education, business and civic leadership. Pieces inspired by personal experiences, family history or memories of growing up Hispanic in the Fox River Valley. Up to two works can be submitted, with those chosen receiving a $100 stipend. Artists also will receive 60% for any work that is sold, with 40% going to support the Hispanic Heritage Project. Chosen works will be showcased in May at the Nancy Kimball Cobblestone House, 302 W. Chicago Ave. For more information or to submit art, go to Quantum physics topic of program at St. Charles library Quantum physicist and poet G. Jordan Maclay will speak on 'Quantum Physics and Human Vibrations' at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 24, at the St. Charles Public Library. Maclay received his doctorate from Yale University and is the chief scientist at Quantum Fields. To register for the program, go to or call 630-584-0076. The library is located at 1 S. Sixth Ave.
