Who knows what certain looks have more than others to enter the history of costume in such a disruptive and definitive way. To become – excuse the swear word – iconic. As a matter of fact the yellow jacket with black bands worn by Uma Black Mamba Thurman in the epic Kill Bill is still today, exactly 20 years later, cult.
So cult as to become almost an abstract idea, which even exceeds the sharpness of memory: it was a part of the suit with which the protagonist of Quentin Tarantino’s success fought ruthlessly, or a leather biker jacket, as appears on the promotional images from the same film? Mah. It doesn’t matter, what matters is how that imagery is still alive even in today’s fashion industry.
This is demonstrated by the most recent outfit by Katy Perryflaunted as a judge of American Idol to participate in the TV show Good Morning America: combined with R13 Denim low-waisted jeans and a very simple white t-shirt, here is the highlight of her look, a jacket Balenciaga in leather, a very evident re-edition of the one made immortal by the unforgettable cinematic masterpiece.
On the feet, however, no Onitsuka Tiger: the stylist Tatiana Waterford thought for her a a nice pair of pointed black heels. Because the giveaway is fine. But if you don’t add a twist, it’s just a copy…