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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, Maille, 1996 S/S, Red, Black and Ecru Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1996 S/S Cyberbaba Collection, Red, Black and Ecru Mesh with Open Back, Tie-up Closure and Stripe Detail, throughout. Long Sleeves.
44" Back Length
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1990s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses
$1,250 Sale Price
50% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, long cross hatch black and white print, faux fur cuffs coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, long cross hatch black and white print, faux fur cuffs and removable faux collar with Silk Parisian lining.
US Size 6 can fit up to size 10
comes with origina...
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Late 20th Century Italian Coats and Outerwear
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage S/S 2003 Maxi Butterfly Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2003 sleeveless ‘butterfly’ dress. Features lace up detail, low cut neckline, frayed edges and maxi length. In excellent vintage condition.
Brand: J...
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Early 2000s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
Black jersey shirt with charms by Jean-Paul Gaultier Homme - France Circa 1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1995
France
Black semi-transparent stretch acetate jersey shirt by Jean-Paul Gaultier Homme dating from the 1990s. Slim fit, long sleeves with pointed collar, pocket and cuff...
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1990s French Chemises
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Krishna sitting in a tree, orange, long-sleeve top, SS94
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
From the Iconic mesh series in S/S 94 by Jean Paul Gaultier this orange mesh long sleeve top has an image of Krishna sitting in a tree.
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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille MESH Hindu G-d Shiva Butterfly Tattoo Short Sleeve Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, MESH, Hindu G-d Shiva Butterfly Tattoo Short Sleeve Top.
Top has cobalt blue lace edging on collar and sleeves. Deep and vibrant cyan and magenta hues. ...
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