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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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Hermès 2006 Veste Cardigan FR38 Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Jacket Cardigan UK10 US6
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès jacket from the Fall/Winter 2006 collection by Jean Paul Gaultier; a long cardigan in a thick, ecru wool knit featuring a Nordic jacquard pattern in shades of brown, gray, and...
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Early 2000s French Coats
Black lingerie bustier dress JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER for La Redoute
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black lingerie dress . Fabric composition: 84% nylon, 12% stretch, 4% polyester. Padded and underwired bra. Detachable shoulder strap. Hook&eye closure on the middle back ( adjus...
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Early 2000s Chinese Cocktail Dresses
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 90's Vintage Silk Double Breasted Pantsuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Vintage
c. 97
2 pieces (pants and jacket)
100% raw silk
Extremely lightweight, feels like nothing
Green gold metallic color
Mother of Pearl buttons
Doubl...
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1990s Trouser Pant Suits
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 2002 Vintage Mesh Tank Top JPG Tee T-Shirt Eyelash
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier
Vintage
2002
Sheer ivory white mesh
3D eyelash print
Pullover
Size XS but can fit up to a Medium
New Condition, no flaws
Measurements in inches laying flat: length...
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Early 2000s Tank Tops
Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tribal Tattoo Maxi Dress and Bolero-- A standout set from one of Jean Paul Gaultier's most talked about collections. Sexy, edgy, and...
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1990s Italian Maxi Dress
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Maille archive sheer sheer mesh knit punk top M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Maille archive sheer sheer mesh knit punk top M
Reference: SYHD/A00037
Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier
Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Collection: Maille Femme
Mate...
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