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Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Leather Mesh Bodycon Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Leather Mesh Bodycon Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Leather Mesh Bodycon Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Leather and Mesh Cutout Bodycon Dress Size M

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Mesh Maxi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Mesh Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Mesh Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Mesh Maxi Dress Size L

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20th Century Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Logo Bodycon Mesh Maxi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Logo Bodycon Mesh Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Logo Bodycon Mesh Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Logo Bodycon Mesh Maxi Skirt Dress Size M

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Leather Mesh Bodycon Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Leather Mesh Bodycon Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Cutout Leather Mesh Bodycon Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Leather and Mesh Cutout Bodycon Dress

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2005 Mesh and Lace Midi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2005 Mesh and Lace Midi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2005 Mesh and Lace Midi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Paris, FR

Ribbed knit midi dress by Jean Paul Gaultier featuring black stretch knit construction with dramatic off-shoulder black lace overlay.

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Early 2000s Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Abstract Butterfly Print Mesh Tank Top circa 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier Abstract Butterfly Print Mesh Tank Top circa 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier Abstract Butterfly Print Mesh Tank Top circa 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Jean Paul Gaultier Abstract Butterfly Print Mesh Tank Top from the circa 1990s is a striking piece that embodies the bold, avant-garde spirit of the era.

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Late 20th Century Italian Tank Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Camouflage Print Mesh Floral Embroidered Top circa 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier Camouflage Print Mesh Floral Embroidered Top circa 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier Camouflage Print Mesh Floral Embroidered Top circa 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Jean Paul Gaultier Camouflage Print Mesh Floral Embroidered Top from the circa 1990s is a striking piece that embodies the bold and avant-garde spirit of Gaultier’s design aesth...

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Late 20th Century Blouses and Tops

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, RARE, 1996 AW, Psychedelic Planetary Mesh Top
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, RARE, 1996 AW, Psychedelic Planetary Mesh Top

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, RARE, 1996 AW, Psychedelic Planetary Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingston, NY

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Maille, 1996 AW, Psychedelic Planetary Green and Red tone Blackhole, Optical Illusion long sleeve mesh top.

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1990s Italian Shirts

Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket
Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket

Gaultier SS 1994 'Les Tatouages' Mesh Tattoo Maxi Dress and Jacket

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

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. 

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Print Mesh Sleeveless Turtleneck Top circa 1990s
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Print Mesh Sleeveless Turtleneck Top circa 1990s

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Print Mesh Sleeveless Turtleneck Top circa 1990s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

This Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Print Mesh Sleeveless Turtleneck Top from the circa 1990s is a striking piece that embodies the bold, avant-garde spirit of the designer.

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Late 20th Century Italian Blouses and Tops

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 00's Iconic Long Sleeve Printed Mesh Top
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 00's Iconic Long Sleeve Printed Mesh Top

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 00's Iconic Long Sleeve Printed Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Milano, MILANO

00's iconic long sleeve printed mesh top by Jean Paul Gaultier. The composition is 100% nylon.

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Early 2000s Blouses

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Abstract Bacteria Kimono Mesh Set
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Abstract Bacteria Kimono Mesh Set

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Abstract Bacteria Kimono Mesh Set

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

This Jean Paul Gaultier Spring summer 1999 Abstract Bacteria Kimono Mesh set features a striking blend of art and fashion, showcasing a marbled abstract print on sheer, textured mesh.

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Women's Mesh Bomber Jacket, Size M, Italy
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Women's Mesh Bomber Jacket, Size M, Italy

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Women's Mesh Bomber Jacket, Size M, Italy

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in CACHAN, FR

Jean Paul Gaultier vest bomber jacket with a colorful tropical print of pink flamingos, foliage and architectural motifs. Ribbed collar, cuffs and hem with blue and white stripes. Zi...

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20th Century Italian Jackets

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Japanese Kabuki Samurai Mesh Set
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Japanese Kabuki Samurai Mesh Set

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Japanese Kabuki Samurai Mesh Set

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in 上海市, Xuhui district

A bold creation from Jean Paul Gaultier, this mesh set is adorned with vivid, artistic graphics inspired by cultural and mythological themes of kabuki and samurai.

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1990s Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Spring Summer 2001 Striped Graffiti Mesh Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Spring Summer 2001 Striped Graffiti Mesh Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme Spring Summer 2001 Striped Graffiti Mesh Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

The construction is quintessential Gaultier Maille at its most playful: diagonal panels of navy and periwinkle stripe mesh are cut against blush nude panels and black graffiti-print ...

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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille ‘Cyberbaba’ Tribal Foil Mesh Dress Spring Summer 1996
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille ‘Cyberbaba’ Tribal Foil Mesh Dress Spring Summer 1996

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille ‘Cyberbaba’ Tribal Foil Mesh Dress Spring Summer 1996

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

The lower body features Gaultier’s Māori-inspired tribal motif printed in copper foil on teal mesh, continuing down into a red ground with silver foil baroque scrollwork at the hem.

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1990s Italian Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme 1998 “Antique Print” Mesh Hooded Top Size S
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme 1998 “Antique Print” Mesh Hooded Top Size S

Jean Paul Gaultier Femme 1998 “Antique Print” Mesh Hooded Top Size S

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Berlin, DE

Rare archival Jean Paul Gaultier Femme mesh top from the late 1990s featuring the iconic “Antique Print” motif, one of Gaultier’s most collectible art-history inspired series.

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1990s Italian Blouses and Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Semi-Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Semi-Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Semi-Sheer Knit Mesh Black Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Semi-Sheer Knit Mesh Raw Edges Detail Black Maxi Dress Size M

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2009 Chainmail Metal Mesh Knit Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2009 Chainmail Metal Mesh Knit Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2009 Chainmail Metal Mesh Knit Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gautier Sexy Chainmail Metal Mesh Dress Size IT 40 FR 36 Heather grey Jean Paul Gaultier metal mesh sleeveless midi dress with metal mesh at bodice and sash tie closure at...

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21st Century and Contemporary Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Turquoise Long Sleeve Mesh Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Turquoise Long Sleeve Mesh Top

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Turquoise Long Sleeve Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Kingston, NY

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Turquoise long sleeve top in the Iconic JPG stretch mesh. 

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1990s Italian Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1997 Shiva Print Stretch Mesh Sleeve Top
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1997 Shiva Print Stretch Mesh Sleeve Top

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1997 Shiva Print Stretch Mesh Sleeve Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Paris, FR

Long sleeve top Jean Paul Gaultier crafted in vibrant stretch mesh featuring the designer's signature Shiva deity print from his Spring/Summer 1997 collection.

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1990s Blouses and Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Printed Stretch-Mesh & Knit Asymetric Tattoo Dress, SS1995
Jean Paul Gaultier Printed Stretch-Mesh & Knit Asymetric Tattoo Dress, SS1995

Jean Paul Gaultier Printed Stretch-Mesh & Knit Asymetric Tattoo Dress, SS1995

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Geneva, CH

Originally inspired by a tattoo convention that Jean Paul Gaultier had visited, most of the iconic mesh pieces are eagerly sought after by collectors around the world.

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1990s Italian Cocktail Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Mouth Applique Sheer Mesh Top Size L
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Mouth Applique Sheer Mesh Top Size L

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Mouth Applique Sheer Mesh Top Size L

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage white FUZZI sheer mesh top featuring a mouth applique and JEAN PAUL GAULTIER cursive signature embroideries.

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20th Century French Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Safe Sex Forever Printed Mesh Top
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Safe Sex Forever Printed Mesh Top

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Safe Sex Forever Printed Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Paris, FR

Printed mesh top Jean Paul Gaultier featuring the designer's provocative Safe Sex Forever tattoo-inspired motif from his 1996 collection.

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1990s Tank Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Money Print Mesh Long Sleeve Dress, SS 1994
Jean Paul Gaultier Money Print Mesh Long Sleeve Dress, SS 1994

Jean Paul Gaultier Money Print Mesh Long Sleeve Dress, SS 1994

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Spring-Summer 1994 ▪ Fabric: Cotton Mesh ▪ Size: S-M ▪ Made in: Italy ▪ Condition: Good ▪ Mannequin:...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Body Con Floral Feather Mesh Dress, 2000s
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Body Con Floral Feather Mesh Dress, 2000s

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Body Con Floral Feather Mesh Dress, 2000s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Dress features a body con design with stretch fabric providing a comfortable fit. The bold floral print in bold acid-tinged colors. Mid length perfec...

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21st Century and Contemporary Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Asian print mesh maxi dress, early 2000s
Jean Paul Gaultier Asian print mesh maxi dress, early 2000s

Jean Paul Gaultier Asian print mesh maxi dress, early 2000s

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Milano, IT

- Early 2000s - Sold by Sfok.Archive - Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil - Asian print mesh maxi dress - Fitted to the body Size : FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4 (EU) Materials : 100% NYLON...

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Early 2000s Italian Informal Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Sheer Mesh Dress Size M
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Sheer Mesh Dress Size M

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Sheer Mesh Dress Size M

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage sheer mesh dress featuring an opulent abstract Op Art circles print all over.

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20th Century Italian Pants

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1996 Iconic Tribal Tattoo Print Mesh Shirt
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1996 Iconic Tribal Tattoo Print Mesh Shirt

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1996 Iconic Tribal Tattoo Print Mesh Shirt

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage 1996 FUZZI sheer mesh shirt featuring a red tribal tattoo print all-over.

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20th Century French Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Cuba print mesh long-sleeve shirt, ss 1998
Jean Paul Gaultier Cuba print mesh long-sleeve shirt, ss 1998

Jean Paul Gaultier Cuba print mesh long-sleeve shirt, ss 1998

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Milano, IT

- Cuba print shirt - Sold by Skof.Archive - Button closure - Fitted to the body - Stretch mesh with cuba themed print throughout in hues of teal, brown and cream - Made in Italy ...

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1990s Italian Shirt Waists

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Top Size L
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Top Size L

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Top Size L

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage oriental print sheer mesh tattoo top with integrated large scarf which can be used in different ways : hood, scarf, scarf collar...

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20th Century French Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Tropical Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top

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21st Century and Contemporary Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Abstract Print Semi-Sheer Mesh Top Size S

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21st Century and Contemporary Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Top

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil

Located in Englishtown, NJ

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Vintage Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Top Please note size tag is missing.

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1990s Shirts

S/S 2001 Jean Paul Gaultier silk stripe mesh sheer dress
S/S 2001 Jean Paul Gaultier silk stripe mesh sheer dress

S/S 2001 Jean Paul Gaultier silk stripe mesh sheer dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Milano, Lombardia

Rare vintage Jean Paul Gaultier gradient dress. Main line of the brand. Made in Italy with 100% silk. Slightly transparent on body. The inside tag suggest to wrinkle the dress on a...

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Early 2000s Italian Informal Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Mesh Handkerchief Point Skirt with Rib Knit details
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Mesh Handkerchief Point Skirt with Rib Knit details

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Mesh Handkerchief Point Skirt with Rib Knit details

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingston, NY

Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Black Mesh Dress with Handkerchief Point Skirt with Knit Ribbed collar and Sleeve Cuffs Made in Italy Size M ; Measurements; Shoulder 13" ; Bust 26" ; Wai...

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1990s Italian Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Mesh Unisex Top Size M
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Mesh Unisex Top Size M

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Mesh Unisex Top Size M

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Fuzzi sheer mesh unisex top featuring an abstract Op Art print.

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20th Century French Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage S/S 2002 Orange Flamingo Print Mesh Set
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage S/S 2002 Orange Flamingo Print Mesh Set

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage S/S 2002 Orange Flamingo Print Mesh Set

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in London, GB

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2002 Orange Flamingo Print Mesh Set. Features wrap mesh top / cardigan with long sleeves and tank top.

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Early 2000s French Tank Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1997 Eye of Horus Egyptian Print Mesh Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1997 Eye of Horus Egyptian Print Mesh Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer 1997 Eye of Horus Egyptian Print Mesh Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR

From Jean Paul Gaultier Jeans' Spring/Summer 1997 collection, this body-conscious mesh dress features a vivid Egyptian-themed print combining the Eye of Horus, scarab beetles, and hi...

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1990s Italian Aesthetic Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Collectible Vintage 90s Paris Cinema Soleil Print Mesh Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Collectible Vintage 90s Paris Cinema Soleil Print Mesh Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Collectible Vintage 90s Paris Cinema Soleil Print Mesh Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest

Enjoy this item as part of our Holiday Sale, for one week! Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1990s Paris Cinema Soleil Print or Circus Stretch Mesh Dress Featuring a printed mesh layer ov...

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'Oeil Sheer Tuxedo Print Mesh Maxi Dress
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'Oeil Sheer Tuxedo Print Mesh Maxi Dress

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'Oeil Sheer Tuxedo Print Mesh Maxi Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'Oeil Sheer Tuxedo Print Mesh Maxi Dress Features: - 100% Authentic JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. - Trompe l'oeil sheer tuxedo print mesh maxi dress - Long sleeves....

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21st Century and Contemporary French Maxi Dress

Gaultier Femme  Fuzzi“Cyber Dots” Stretch Mesh Top, circa Late 1990s–Early 2000s
Gaultier Femme  Fuzzi“Cyber Dots” Stretch Mesh Top, circa Late 1990s–Early 2000s

Gaultier Femme Fuzzi“Cyber Dots” Stretch Mesh Top, circa Late 1990s–Early 2000s

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in CACHAN, FR

An iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme stretch mesh top produced by Fuzzi, the celebrated Italian textile manufacturer behind many of Gaultier’s most innovative jersey creations.

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1990s T-Shirts

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Portrait and Eye Applique Mesh Top Size L
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Portrait and Eye Applique Mesh Top Size L

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Portrait and Eye Applique Mesh Top Size L

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage black sheer mesh short sleeve top with embroidered portrait and eye applique.

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20th Century Italian Shirts

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Gaultier Mesh For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage or contemporary gaultier mesh you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, gray, beige and more in stock now. If you’re looking for a gaultier mesh from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 19th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Making an accessory such as this has likely been a part of the legacy of many fashion designers, but those produced by Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil and Jean Paul Gaultier Classique are consistently popular. If you’re browsing our inventory for these accessories, you’ll find that many are available today for women, but there are still pieces to choose from for men and unisex.

How Much is a Gaultier Mesh?

Prices for a gaultier mesh can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $137 and can go as high as $11,749, while, on average they fetch $837.

Jean Paul Gaultier for sale on 1stDibs

Endeavoring to tear down gender stereotypes and sartorial norms on the catwalk, making underwear outerwear, putting men in skirts and models of all shapes and sizes on the runway, Jean Paul Gaultier has created wildly provocative, transformational designs for day dresses, gowns, tops and other garments that draw on numerous influences and boldly merge haute couture with street sensibility.

An only child raised in the suburbs of Paris, Gaultier 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. He’s said that some of his earliest fashion work was for his teddy bear, and later he would send his sketches to designers he revered, including Pierre Cardin.

Gaultier began his career in 1970 as an assistant to Cardin, who admired the sketches the 18-year-old had sent for his appraisal. After Gaultier had his first runway show in 1976, featuring unconventional statements like pairing motorcycle jackets with ballerina skirts, it didn’t take long for his star to rise.

Gaultier's playful but exquisitely crafted reimaginings of classic Parisian styles — the striped mariner shirt, the trench coat — soon became recurring themes of his eponymous house, which he founded with his life partner and business associate Francis Menuge in 1982.

“He was absolutely peerless for the longest time in the late ’80s and early ’90s,” fashion editor Tim Blanks told the New York Times. This was the period of Gaultier’s most iconic designs.

In 1984, Gaultier’s “Boy Toy” collection challenged men’s fashion with striped shirts and skirts — and sold around 3,000 of them. He was hailed for spectacle-laden runway shows and superb tailoring. Gaultier began to work with Madonna during the late 1980s, and, at the pop star’s request, he designed the costumes for her 1990 “Blond Ambition” tour. Her pink corset became a cultural touchstone of the era.

Gaultier continued to expand his brand. There were the colorful all-over graphic prints in the sheer stretch-tulle fabric of his Soleil line — which have gained fans in millennials seeking the authentic, easy style of 1990s fashion — and he debuted his first couture collection in 1997. Gaultier created costumes for film and stage and was nominated for a César Award for Best Costume Design for The City of Lost Children (1995) and then a second for Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element (1997).

From 2003 to 2010, Gaultier was the creative director for Hermès. The first international exhibition of his work, “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,” debuted in 2011 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and toured to cities including Stockholm, New York City, Dallas and London. Vintage Gaultier Birkin bags are unsurprisingly sought-after collectibles, and the So Black collection — a line that included the So Black Birkin, which featured black PVD-coated hardware — was among his last works for the brand before his departure.

Gaultier presented his last ready-to-wear collection in 2014 and in 2020 stepped down from his couture line, ending his boundary-pushing, industry-shaping reign with a raucous show of more than 230 outfits formed from fragments of collections from across his 50-year career.

One of fashion’s enfants terribles, Gaultier has never sought out pretty for pretty’s sake. Instead, he has challenged the traditional ideals of beauty. Today, the designer's vintage clothing designs — experimental undergarments cut from lace and suede, leather-trimmed evening dresses and jackets of denim, plastic or striped jersey — are as punk as they are high fashion.

Find vintage Jean Paul Gaultier dresses, skirts, jeans and accessories today on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Clothing for You

Start building your collection of covetable and iconic vintage clothing today — no matter where you roam, there is a curated selection of designer dresses and gowns, sweaters, shirts, dazzling shoes and more on 1stDibs that will keep you covered in the hottest styles from head to toe.

From elegant museum-worthy vintage Chanel dresses and jackets to audacious T-shirts and trousers from provocative punk designer Vivienne Westwood, one thing is abundantly clear: If the clothing for sale on 1stDibs could talk, it would certainly make a statement. 

For fashion lovers, the 1990s have become associated with styles adopted by today’s supermodels and influencers — think John Galliano and Roberto Cavalli — but maybe ‘80s accessories are among your (guilty?) pleasures. 

Playful, boldly colored coats and outerwear from Moschino, Ralph Lauren and other titans of the era can take a simpler ensemble to the next level, while chic and practical suits from the likes of Christian Dior and Balmain endure for haute couture advocates and beyond. 

And vintage is the name of the game on today’s red carpets, too. Celebrity stylists are turning to archival pieces created by the likes of Bob Mackie, Thierry Mugler and Jean-Paul Gaultier as alternatives to new gowns plucked straight off the runway. Wearing such sought-after items gives celebrities instant allure and suggests a personal style that’s not only achingly glamorous but intellectually informed and influenced by a love of craftsmanship. 

Those seeking contemporary luxury looks and in-demand street-style fits can indulge in designs by Bottega Veneta, Miu Miu and Loro Piana, while pieces from Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent and Versace endure as examples of fashion’s most covetable goods. 

The future — and glamorous past — of fashion is yours for the wearing. Find vintage clothing and accessories for sale on 1stDibs, including designs by Balenciaga, Valentino, Celine, Loewe and more.

Questions About Jean Paul Gaultier
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Jean Paul Gaultier was born on April 24, 1952 in a suburb of Paris. He is known as the ‘enfant-terrible’ of the fashion world, whose designs celebrated androgyny. On 1stDibs, find a collection of authentic Jean Paul Gaultier pieces from some of the world’s top sellers.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    If you want to properly pronounce Jean Paul Gaultier, it should sound like ”zhaan-paal-gaal-tee-ay”. Gaultier himself originates from a suburb of Paris, France. You can shop iconic vintage and contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier fashions from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To assess the authenticity of a Jean Paul Gaultier, look for the black tag that features the logo stitched in a typewriter font. If you are buying a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier item, be sure you are buying from a reputable source. Save the stress and shop a collection of properly vetted vintage and new Jean Paul Gaultier designs from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.