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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 Vintage Ecru Linen Double Breasted Blazer Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme
Vintage
Ecru
100% linen
Textured
Double breasted
Strong padded shoulders
IT40
Excellent condition, no flaws
Measurements in inches laying flat: length 28, pi...
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1990s Double-Breasted Jackets
Jean Paul Gaultier Metallic Knit "Equator" Hat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sharon, CT
A rare vintage piece from the 'Equator' Line.
The hat size is EU 42, the diameter 22". Elastan metallic fabric.
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1980s Italian Hats
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
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Wool & Sequin Embellished Striped Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week!
Incredibly chic vintage Jean Paul Gaultier sweater dress from the Fall/Winter 1999 collection, the perfect statement piece...
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1990s Italian Day Dresses
$946 Sale Price
41% Off
Gaultier Lace up Denim Jean Jacket
By Junior Gaultier, Jean Paul 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
Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Chrome & Canvas Jacquard Waist Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sheffield, GB
Archival vintage Jean Paul Gaultier belt.
(Circa 1990-2000)
In Black jacquard nylon.
Featuring a fully adjustable JPG signature steel buckle fasten closure, and black leather tipped ...
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