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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
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 1990s Collectors Rare Lace Up Blazer IT40
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Berlin, BE
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Collectors Rare Lace-Up Back Blazer IT40
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Collection / Year: 1990s
Material: Wool / Satin
Color: Black...
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1990s Italian Blazers
Jean Paul Gaultier Cage Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black cotton denim jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is a take on the jean jacket with the expected long sleeves, collar, yoke and Gaultier inscri...
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1990s Italian Jackets
Hermès 2004 Top Lavalliere FR34 Cirque Molier Silk Crepe Blouse UK6 US4 Hermes
By Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier
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 Vintage Tropical Flamingo Mesh Two-Piece Ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage tropical print mesh two-piece ensemble including a maxi dress and a matching long-sleeved wrap top.
The dress features :
- Multicolored tropical print fea...
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20th Century French Dress and Coat Ensembles
Top and skirt ensemble with abstract print and green belt JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Top and skirt rayon jersey ensemble with abstract print and green silk taffetas belt.
SIZE 42 (It) 38 (Fr) M
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