While most people actively try to avoid sporting the
same outfit as their companions (c’mon be honest, how much energy
did you painstakingly invest in trying to ensure the individuality of
your black sheath at the prom?) the duo of Carmen and Carole Bouchard
decided to simultaneously “celebrate their sisterly bonds”
and stage an investigation into the murky pools of identity by taking
a trip during which they’d wear nothing but matching duds. Romping
around L.A. like Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (although presumably without
the chauffeurs and chaperones) the Siamese siblings used this exercise
in sameness as a way of exploring individuality, identity and the fashion
industry. After all, how are you supposed to separate your true self
from someone who’s wearing the very same ensemble? Photographs
of the pair’s experience and the clothes in question are on display
as Twins at Zeke’s Gallery (3955 St-Laurent) until July 14. :
-Claire Philipson
While most people actively try to avoid sporting the
same outfit as their companions (c’mon be honest, how much energy
did you painstakingly invest in trying to ensure the individuality of
your black sheath at the prom?) the duo of Carmen and Carole Bouchard
decided to simultaneously “celebrate their sisterly bonds”
and stage an investigation into the murky pools of identity by taking
a trip during which they’d wear nothing but matching duds. Romping
around L.A. like Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen (although presumably without
the chauffeurs and chaperones) the Siamese siblings used this exercise
in sameness as a way of exploring individuality, identity and the fashion
industry. After all, how are you supposed to separate your true self
from someone who’s wearing the very same ensemble? Photographs
of the pair’s experience and the clothes in question are on display
as Twins at Zeke’s Gallery (3955 St-Laurent) until July 14. :