Georges Rousse Creates Anamorphic Paintings for Thomas Tait's London Fashion Show

French photographer Georges Rousse produced three large-scale anamorphic paintings as a backdrop for designer Thomas Tait's Spring Summer 2015 collection presentation in London on 15 September 2014. The event took place in a derelict office block on the Strand, where Rousse's site-specific interventions, including painted surfaces and constructed elements, only became fully visible from specific camera angles. Tait, the Montreal-born winner of the inaugural LVMH award in 2014, commissioned Rousse to integrate these optical illusions into his fashion show, marking the artist's first such works in 15 years. Rousse's practice involves creating temporary installations in condemned buildings, captured solely through his camera's viewfinder before destruction. Tait, known for structured garments and geometric motifs, derived the paintings' colors from his completed June collection and arranged for them to remain publicly accessible for months post-show. The presentation was streamed by three major channels, with cameras positioned at optimal viewing points to reveal the intended perspectives.