The Allure (and Aversion) of Gaudy: Exploring the Boundaries of Taste
Deconstructing the Building Blocks of Showiness Have you ever seen an outfit so dazzlingly over-the-top, a building so excessively decorated, or a piece of jewelry so brazenly extravagant that it stopped you in your tracks? Perhaps you recoiled, deeming it utterly gaudy. Or maybe, just maybe, you found yourself strangely captivated. The concept of gaudy … Read more
