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Is Jean Paul Gaultier French?

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Is Jean Paul Gaultier French?
Yes, Jean Paul Gaultier is French. He was born in Arcueil, a suburb of Paris, in 1952. He didn't have a formal fashion education, but he loved to sketch and was drawn to clothing, citing the corsets in his maternal grandmother's closet as having a formative impact on his creative direction. Gaultier founded his luxury fashion house in 1982 and unveiled his first collection in 1984. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Jean Paul Gaultier apparel and accessories.
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Jean Paul Gaultier S1999 Graffiti Goddess Venus Nude Trompe L'oeil Runway Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier S1999 RTW “Graffiti Goddess” Sculpture Runway Venus Trompe L'oeil Graffiti Optical Illusion Maxi Dress A holy grail of Gaultier, the famous “Graffiti Goddess” dress...
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1990s European Evening Dresses

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Gathered Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Rock a desert festival look with our amazing 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Femme gathered maxi dress! Made of a stretch jersey fabric in a tan nude color. Unique gathered neckline with cord pulled...
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1990s Italian Maxi Dresses

Jean Paul Junior Gaultier SS 1988 Runway Bonded Corset Denim Lace Up Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
One of the most iconic Junior Gaultier pieces in the most adorable dark denim with golden flower pattern will snatch your waist! With oversized shoulders and corseted elements, alth...
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1980s Italian Jackets

S/S 2001 Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Black Cutout Fishnet Gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in Concord, NC
Eye catching Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Soleil vintage sexy black cutout fishnet waist dress from the Spring Summer 2001 collection and as seen similarly on the runway. Stretchy jersey m...
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Early 2000s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Virus Newspaper Gigi Hadid Bella News Kardashian Top T-shirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Vintage virus newspaper top by Jean Paul Gaultier! Gaultier is in the news:) Remix virus takes body & soul! The same top is worn by Gigi Hadid and Kourtney Kardashian! EXCELLENT con...
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Early 2000s Italian T-Shirts

Frilly 1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Sheer Black Mesh fishtail Maxi Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful 1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Mesh Maxi skirt constructed from a Super stretchy sheer black material with fish tail frilled hem for a li...
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1990s Italian Flare Skirts

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