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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 Runway Frilly Tutu Blazer Jacket or Mini Dress, SS1991
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
From the SS1991 "Adam & Eve" collection, Jean Paul Gaultier refreshes the classic "little black jacket" with an unexpected addition of layers of frothy tulle to playfully remind of a...
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1990s Italian Blazers
Hermes 2010 Black Wool Maxi Scarf Dress FR34 US4 UK6
By Hermès, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès dress by Jean Paul Gaultier in black wool cloth, very wide and long scarf collar, mid-length raglan sleeves in a pagoda shape, straight and narrow body. Size 34FR, shoulders 3...
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2010s French Day Dresses
1999 Jan Paul Gaultier Fragile top and skirt set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1999 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Fragile top and skirt set
FABRIC: sheer stretch Nylon
Condition: Very good, some wear
TOP: open size as it is ties closed on the side - SKIRT: Waist: meant...
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1990s French Skirt Suits
1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Yellow Plaid "Clueless" Crop Top and Maxi Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Yellow Plaid "Clueless" Crop Top & Maxi Skirt
Wrap Top and Wrap skirt
CONDITION: Very good
Made in Italy
TOP: Chest: 36-48", Waist: 22"+, Length: 14" SKI...
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1990s Italian Skirt Suits
Stretch printed tulle top and wrap trouser ensemble Jean-Paul Gaultier Maille
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Stretch printed tulle top and land wrap trouser ensemble.
SIZE M
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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (Attributed To) Copper Tone Cursive Logo Thin Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (attributed to) thin belt featuring a copper tone cursive signature logo.
Black leather cord to fasten.
Unsigned (usual for this model).
Indicative measurements...
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