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Is Jean Paul Gaultier French?
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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 $2, 695 Vintage Black Ruched Evening Gown Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier
Vintage
Original Price $2,465
Jet black
Ruched
2 buckles at front and 1 at back
Extremely flattering fit
Grecian goth style
Underwire at the breasts
Pullover
IT42
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Early 2000s Evening Gowns
Hermès 2004 Top Lavalliere FR34 Cirque Molier Silk Crepe Blouse UK6 US4 Hermes
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès top circa 2004 silk crepe blouse printed on a dark orange background with Le Cirque Mollier motif by Philippe Dumas, sleeveless, lavallière at the collar closed by 5 hidden bu...
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Early 2000s French Blouses
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Tie Dye Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Miami, FL
Incredible JPG mesh dress in a tie dye patchwork style of contrasting marble style dying, overedge stitching and a lace detailing around the neckline and the hem. Size M and could ...
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Early 2000s Aesthetic Day Dresses
Gaultier Lace up Denim Jean Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great navy denim blue jean jacket inspired vest from Jean Paul Gaultier Junior line. It has gold Gaultier inscribed metal buttons up the front, on the patch pockets and hips. It ...
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1980s French Vests
Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Summer 2006 Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Basaluzzo, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier Summer 2006 fashion show dress new with tag.
Lace bodice cinched at the waist that widens with a wide skirt that echoes the details of the top.
Side zipper closur...
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Early 2000s Evening Dresses and Gowns
Devoré slip dress and cotton double dress with cotton belt JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Devoré slip dress and cotton double dress with cotton belt. Slip dress composition: 80% rayon, 20% nylon.
size 44 (iT) 40 (Fr) 10 (US)
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