By now we have all seen the reverse crystal hoods featured in runway shows by Paris fashion house Maison Martin Margiela, and perhaps, like me, you may have wondered what they signify. It is clear they are beautiful and interesting. They certainly catch the eye and capture the imagination. They also place an emphasis on the clothes and not the models, the body, and not the individual. So, I ask, is this a western version of a burqa? Maybe. Maybe I would like to wear one occasionally, however..... because..... Boston is a small town.
