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Is Jean Paul Gaultier French?

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Is Jean Paul Gaultier French?
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 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

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

Jean Paul Gaultier Pants Lace up Back and Zipper Leather Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous pair of black pants from Jean Paul Gaultier. They have a removeable brown leather waistband attached with a zipper, a front flap with functional metal anchor buttons, an...
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1990s Italian Flat Front Pants

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

1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black semi-sheer wrap maxi skirt with leather belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This semi-sheer wrap maxi skirt designed by Jean Paul Gaultier is a 1990s piece from the Jean Paul Gaultier Classique label. It has a beautiful, flowy drape and an easy, relaxed fit....
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20th Century Italian Wrap Skirts

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