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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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S/S 1999 Jean Paul Gaultier flamingo tropical maxi dress with cardigan
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Padova, IT
Stunning Jean Paul Gaultier flamingo maxi dress bodycon from S/S 1999. Made with the classic Gaultier mesh which is slightly transparent. Tropical i...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Torso Goddess Kardashian Venus Nude Trompe L'oeil Top Cami
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier Venus De Milo Torso Optical Illusion Nude Sculpture S/S 1999 Kim Kardashian Kylie Jenner Iconic Collector Soleil Tank Top S...
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1990s European Sleeveless Shirts

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

1988 Jean Paul Gaultier Cotton Jacket with Lace Eagle Appliqué
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
This Jean Paul Gaultier jacket dates is from the ‘La Concierge Est Dans L'Escalier/The Modern Retros’ collection, Spring-Summer 1988 and we have included a recent editorial shot of t...
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1980s French Blazers

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

Vintage Double Breasted Wool Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier wool blazer. Features double breasted silhouette, front left chest pocket and two hip pockets in a wool tartan with full int...
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1980s French Double-Breasted Jackets

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