Mr. Lacroix's Pearls is an evocative and visually stunning exploration of fashion, memory, and the artistry behind the world of haute couture. Created by filmmaker Diane Pernet and photographer Matthew Hawkins, this short film immerses the viewer in a dreamlike narrative that weaves together the whimsical beauty of Christian Lacroix's designs with the delicate symbolism of pearls.
Filmed by Antoine Asseraf, Matthew Hawkins, and Sayoko Paris, the film is a cinematic tribute to Lacroix's craft, presenting his intricate creations not just as garments, but as objects of wonder and emotional depth. The fluid editing, also by Pernet and Hawkins, evokes the ethereal nature of fashion itself—fleeting yet powerful, like the pearls that serve as the film’s central motif.
The accompanying original music by Uwe Doll heightens the film’s intimate atmosphere, blending classical and contemporary tones that mirror the timeless yet modern qualities of Lacroix’s work. Mr. Lacroix’s Pearls is a sensory journey, capturing the opulence of Lacroix’s couture while reflecting on the preciousness of fashion as both art and memory.
Special thanks to Christian Lacroix, Mr. Pearl, Alistair Carr, Beny Maslov, and Bastien de Almeida for their contributions to this captivating exploration of beauty, craftsmanship, and the rarefied world of haute couture.
