Abe Gurko of the Huffington Post certainly doesn’t understand Haute Couture and its value as artistic expression. After reading this article I was inclined to leave a comment, which I thought I’d also share here to help out those who just don’t “get it.”

“Haute Couture is the art of fashion, not the function. Few wear Haute Couture, even among those who can afford it… it influences fashion trends rather than defining them. Just as you don’t need to own a Picasso to admire Picasso’s art, neither do you need to own a Dior gown to admire Galliano’s art. Art can be defined in many ways and exists in many forms, and each has its own intrinsic value as “art,” whether it be created from metal, the written word, oil paint or textiles. Those who choose to live their life without appreciating art in all its many manifestations deny themselves a very large part of the simple enjoyment of living.”

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