Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Sailor Collar Faux Fur Trimming Wool Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Sailor Collar Faux Fur Trimming Wool Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, double bust and waist: Shoulder: 17.32 inches (44 cm) Sleeves: 26.37 inches (67 ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Pattern Sailor Short
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage sailor style shorts from Jean Paul Gaultier feature a fabulous lace-like design, side zip and "double-breasted" functional buttons up the front.
$317Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Destructured Sailor Stripes Sweater
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic destructured sailor stripes sweater featuring detachable sleeves.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Cyber Baba optical stripe sailor sweater S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Cyber Baba optical stripe sailor sweater S Reference: TGAS/B01643 Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Model: Cyber baba sailor sweater M...
Oversize sailor striped tank-top in cotton Jean-Paul Gaultier Matelot
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jena Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Oversize sailor striped tank-top in cotton. SIZE L
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture "Les Sirènes" sailor trousers, summer 2008 coll
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - High-waisted sailor pants, wide and flowing palazzo cut, entirely embroidered with bronze-colored square sequins and black tubular beads, antiqued hammered silve...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior Vintage Denim Sailor Jacket with Corset Lace-Up Back
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior vintage denim sailor jacket with corset lace-up back.
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
This taupe coloured jacket by Jean Paul Gaultier is a classic double breasted blazer with a twist; it features a sailor collar in navy and olive green.
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Stripe Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A figure-hugging 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier black and white vertical striped cocktail dress with elasticated ruching at the side. The dress has contrasting bright red velvet straps and...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Cone dress 1990's
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
My Runway Archive presents this Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier 'Maille' dress that fuses two of Gaultier's most signature styles.
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Knit Top NWT
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Knit Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Tattoo Swimsuit Sheer Mesh Tank
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
Gaultier 2 pc swimsuit. Tank dress and bottoms. Size M Condition: Excellent
1990 GAULTIER JEANS rare denim sailor hat
By Gaultier Jeans, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Genève, CH
Iconic piece of Jean Paul Gaultier Jean's, a classic and rare denim sailor hat coming directly from the 90s.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER AW 2001 sailor mesh top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Genève, CH
A wonderful and unique example of Jean Paul Gaultier's classic tattoo mesh sailor tops. The mesh has red wool French lettering stitched creating a look unique to it's self.
Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Sample Boho Sailor Blouse
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
So epically beautiful it was never produced. We bought this piece in Paris from a man who purchased it from the model who wore it on the runway back in the 1990s. Designed before his...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Cyber Baba optical stripe sailor sweater S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Cyber Baba optical stripe sailor sweater S Reference: TGAS/B01643 Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Model: Cyber baba sailor sweater M...
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 32 Black Corduroy Sailor Casual Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER casual pants comes in a black corduroy featuring a sailor style, wide leg, anchor buttons, back lace up detail, and a front tab closure.
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER White & Blue Silk Sailor Striped Blouse
By Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in New York, NY
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER White & Blue Silk Sailor Striped Blouse
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 8 Black Wool Tuxedo Stripe Sailor Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE dress pants come in black wool twill with a button flap closure front, wide leg, satin tuxedo stripe, and lace up back. Made in Italy. Excellent...
new JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Cyber Baba optical stripe sailor sweater S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
new JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage Cyber Baba optical stripe sailor sweater S Reference: TGAS/B01643 Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Material: Cotton Color: Multicolour Pattern: Striped ...
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 12 Black Wool Blend Sailor Dress Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER dress pants comes in a black wool blend featuring a sailor style, wide leg, high waisted, button details, front tab, and a back tie up closure.
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 6 Black Wool Rayon Sailor Dress Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER pants comes in a black wool / rayon featuring a sailor style, front anchor buttons, and a back tie up closure.
1990S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black Sheer JPG Fishnet Sailor Stripe Sequin Dress Wit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
1990S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black Sheer JPG Fishnet Sailor Stripe Sequin Dress With Hood
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Poly/Nylon Mesh Iconic Blue & White Sailor Stripe One
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Poly/Nylon Mesh Iconic Blue & White Sailor Stripe One Shoulder Dress
GAULTIER2 by JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size US 10 Navy Wool / Polyester Sailor Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
GAULTIER 2 by Jean Paul Gaultier jacket comes in a navy wool / polyester with a full liner featuring a sailor style, folded cuffs, embroidery details, and a hidden button closure.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 40 Brown Button Up Simulated Vest Sailor Back Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER jacket comes in a brown material featuring a simulated vest, sailor back design, front pockets, epaulettes, zip up, and a buttoned closure.
Jean Paul Gautier Femme Sailor Jacket with Nipped Waist
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Gresham, OR
Jean Paul Gautier - Femme sailor jacket in cotton twill with rayon lining has great feminine shaping like a New Look jacket. Nipped waist and curved slightly exaggerated hip shaping...
1990's JPG Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Sailor Stripe Hand Crochet Dress
By Hermès
Located in New York, NY
1990's JPG Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Sailor Stripe Hand Crochet Dress
2000S Jean Paul Gaultier Blue & White Poly/Cotton Stretch Sailor Stripe Dress
Located in New York, NY
Deadstock Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Stripe Cotton Jersey Dress
1990S Blue & White Rayon Jersey Sailor Stripe Crop Top With Cowl Back
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
1990S Blue & White Rayon Jersey Sailor Stripe Crop Top With Cowl Back
Jean Paul Gaultier Sailor Graffitis Print Fuzzi Mesh Strapless Tube Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage FUZZI mesh strapless tube maxi dress featuring the iconic striped sailor and graffitis print.
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Size: Italian 46
Jean Paul Gaultier junior "Voyages autour du monde en 168 tenues" ss 1989 jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
It also appeared in Details Magazine, worn by Dianne Brill at the show, highlighting the Junior Gaultier sailor jacket. Made in Italy - Italian size 46 Measurements that are taken f...
Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Pattern Sailor Short
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage sailor style shorts from Jean Paul Gaultier feature a fabulous lace-like design, side zip and "double-breasted" functional buttons up the front.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Sailor Jeans
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic sailor blue jeans featuring logo button fastening apron to the front.
Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Sample Boho Sailor Blouse
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
So epically beautiful it was never produced. We bought this piece in Paris from a man who purchased it from the model who wore it on the runway back in the 1990s. Designed before his...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Iconic Sailor Jeans US Size 8
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic sailor blue jeans. These jeans feature : - Logo button fastening apron to the front. - White brandebourg design embroideries. - Lacing on the back.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 6 Black Sailor Wide Leg Dress Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER pants comes in a black material featuring a wide leg, front panel, sailor buttons, back self-tie design, and a snap button closure.
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Vintage S/S 1989 High Waist Sailor Blue Cotton Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerpen, Vlaams Gewest
Jean Paul Gaultier junior "Voyages autour du monde en 168 tenues" spring summer 1989 vintage high waist sailor pants in classic blue cotton.
Jean Paul Gaultier Sequined Sailor Tunic
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A whimsical sequined sailor tunic from Jean Paul Gaultier. Fully covered in sequins, this is a classic play on Gaultier's love of the uniform silhouette. can be alos be worn as a sex...
1990s JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Jersey 'Sailor' Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Fine vintage Jean Paul Gaultier stretch knit 'Sailor' top. Pull-over item (no closures) features elongated sleeves & huge 'Funnel' neck.
Jean Paul Gaultier Blue Sailor Pants circa 2000s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are a pair of wide leg sailor pants by Jean Paul Gaultier c. 1990s. It has a front button flap closure and the back has a lace up tie.
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Size: see description
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage High Waist Wide Leg Sailor Pants in Ivory Italy 12/14
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Portland, OR
These are Jean Paul Gaultier vintage sailor pants with the Gaultier2 label.
SS89 Junior Gaultier Sailor Jacket Lacing Medium Size
By Junior Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
JUNIOR JEAN PAUL GAULTIER, Made in Italy, Spring-Summer 1989. This long-sleeves jacket designed in beige cotton canvas has been presented in Jean Paul Gaultier Spring-Summer 1989 run...
Jean's Paul Gaultier Distressed Finish Cotton Sailor Pants
By Gaultier Jeans, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bath, GB
Jean's Paul Gaultier DIstressed Finish Cotton Sailor Pants Size 40
Jean Paul Gaultier Fourrure Museum Piece Fur Nautical Stripe Sailor Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Cloverdale, CA
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier Fourrure nautical stripe fur sailor top. This was featured in the opening vignette of the Jean Paul Gaultier Retrospective which toured museums word wide.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage One Shouldered Nautical Stripe Vintage Sailor Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
- Made in Italy Materials: 100% VIscose / Rayon Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage One Shouldered Nautical Stripe Vintage Sailor Top
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Size: fits like UK 12/ US 8/ EU 40
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Womens Red Corset Style Denim Jacket, 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Doncaster, South Yorkshire
The sailor collar at the back gives a playful, nautical look that was one of Gaultier's signature looks.
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Satin Shorts
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
A pair of mid-1990s Jean Paul Gaultier black satin shorts with stripe details on either side. The shorts are cuffed with ribbing and are adjustable with an elasticated waistband and ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier white jacket with orange sleeves has metal buttons, signature zipper toggles, patch pockets and clips in back for an adjustable fit.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Fur Trim Crop Jacket 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A beautiful black fur trimmed jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is cropped with a soft, fur trimmed collar in shades of grey and full raglan sleeves with matching wide fur cuffs. ...
$544Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Vintage Iconic Corset Style Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Junior vintage black with bronze flower print cotton iconic corset style jacket. This jacket features classic collar, front button fastening, front lace up detail...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Silk Jacket Top 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A spectacular black silk jacket/blouse with a multitude of detail by Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a stand up collar, a V front and back yoke which along with the balloon sleeves' wide...
2006 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black wool jacket with bronze anchor toggle buttons
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Black structured jacket with amazing bronze 'anchor' chain toggle buttons designed by Jean Paul Gaultier dating to fall of 2006. Similar pieces seen on the runway. Jacket has an amaz...
Thierry Mugler Phenomenal Rare 1985/86 Faux Fur Coat Jacket
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Museum worthy piece of Fashion History Breathtaking extremely rare Thierry Mugler creation, 1985/86 Collection. Super soft faux fur crop coat in the most vibrant beautiful colour. ...
Christian Dior by John Galliano F/W 1999 Sculpted Wool Jacket Oversized collar
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and rare vintage Christian Dior jacket designed by John Galliano for the Fall/Winter 1999 collection. A striking example of Galliano's visionary approach to tailoring,...
$7,868
Size: FR38 - IT42 - UK10
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Mink Fur & Cable Knit Blouson Jacket, FW 2007
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Creative Director: Jean Paul Gaultier ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2006 ▪ Fabric: Mink, Leather, Wool ▪ Size: ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ M...
Striped jacquard cashmere sweater with chain and button on shoulders CHANEL
By Chanel
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Striped jacquard cashmere sweater with chain and branded button on shoulders. SIZE 36 / S
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Shearling Coat
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Vintage Christian Dior by John Galliano 2005 Shearling Coat – Size F36 / US 4 – Rare Description: For sale: an iconic shearling coat from the Christian Dior John Galliano era (2005...
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier Sculpted Denim Jacket with Leopard Collar Button Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Rare Jean Paul Gaultier sculpted denim jacket with faux leopard collar button jacket is detailed with double-stitching. The front has two set-in breast pockets with the interio...
Jean Paul Gaultier New Hourglass Jacket 1980s
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Junior Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous leopard print denim sleeveless vest, jacket, top from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is sleeveless with a collar, button chest pockets, gold Gaultier inscri...
Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Leather double-breasted Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier leather jacket is double breasted. The wine-tone is done in a stone-wash, acid effect and the leather is butter-soft. The sleeves can be worn as shown ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
NEW Emilio Pucci Black & Nude Lace Silk Shorts Hot Pants 40
By Emilio Pucci
Located in Switzerland, CH
Exquisite lace creations are always a wise investment, and Emilio Pucci's ruched black shorts tick all the right boxes. A nude stretch-silk lining shows off the beautiful intricacy o...
Missoni Colorful Silk Halter Dress
By Missoni
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous colorful fine silk knit halter dress from Missoni in a red, orange, blue, yellow, white, lavender and black abstract pattern. It slips on over the head and has 2 black str...
S/S 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella Runway White Sleeveless Ruffle Top IT44
By Gianni Versace, Donatella Versace for Gianni Versace
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This Spring/Summer 2002 Gianni Versace by Donatella sheer white sleeveless ruffle top debuted on the season's runway. The lightweight, semi-transparent fabric is adorned with delicat...
Black silk chiffon backless dress with black beaded work CHLOÉ
By Chloé
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black silk chiffon dress with black beaded work. the skirt part is made of 2 lays of silk chiffon and one lay ( underneath) of organza. Zip and hook&eye closure on the middle back. ...
Tom Ford for Gucci 2003 Cruise Collection Black White Fringe Poncho Top
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Montgomery, TX
Gucci by Tom Ford Cruise 2003 Black and White Fringe Poncho Top Step into early 2000s glamour with this striking Gucci poncho, designed by Tom Ford for the Cruise 2003 collection. Th...
1999 Chloe Runway Documented Pink Jacquard Low-Back Gown
By Chloé
Located in London, GB
This full-length evening dress was designed by Stella McCartney for Chloé and appeared on the runway in black as part of the brand’s Spring 1999 collection (look 56/77). McCartney se...
EPIC John Galliano Evening Gown Black Silk Dress FW 08/09
By John Galliano
Located in Berlin, BE
This black silk evening gown by John Galliano, from his Fall/Winter 08/09 Collection is one of those moments: a love letter to the art of couture at its most theatrical and refined. ...
Louis Feraud Royal Blue Cashmere Fox Fur cape
By Louis Feraud
Located in Amsterdam, NL
We offer more exclusive fur items, view our frontstore This cape with sleeves has 2 pockets, 3 closing buttons and a attached scarf with dyed soft fox fur. Its made of a blend wool ...
Roberto Cavalli Vintage Black Tulle Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown L
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Roberto Cavalli Black Fully Embellished Open Back Dress Gown Label size missing, approx size L (please check measurements). Black evening open back tulle drees gown. Silk app...
Galliano Vintage Pink Silk Chiffon "Boudoir" Slip Dress - Spring/Summer 2009
By John Galliano
Located in Charenton-le-pont, FR
A charming and highly collectible slip dress from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2009 Ready-to-wear collection, Baby Doll style. Crafted from delicate powder pink silk chiffon, this p...
Thierry Mugler Archival FW 1993 Dramatic Runway Jacket Black Gold Metal Details
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Berlin, BE
Stunning Thierry Mugler jacket, featured on the 1993 Runway show. Documented archival Collectors piece. This jacket is drama & elegance! Timeless elegance and avant-garde sophist...
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Fur Jacket Skirt
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Thiensville, WI
Alexander McQueen A/W 2005 "The Man Who Knew Too Much" Leopard Print Silk Jacket Pencil Skirt Set Brand / Manufacturer: Alexander McQueen Collection: Autumn / Winter 2005 “The Man W...
F/W 1999 Gucci by Tom Ford Purple Floral Embroidered Denim Jeans IT40
By Tom Ford for Gucci, Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From Gucci’s Fall/Winter 1999 collection by Tom Ford, these dark wash denim jeans feature intricate purple floral embroidery throughout. Originally debuting on the menswear runway, t...
Vintage Yves Saint Laurent " Rive Gauche " Polka Dot Red & White Corset Bustier
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Sexy vintage YSL Rive Gauche red & white polka dot bustier/corset top.built in waistband support. Fully lined, and easily transitions from day to night. In great condition. Never wo...
Vintage 1930's Green Silk Lamé Evening Gown Amber Lamé UK 12-14 US 8-10
Located in Nashville, TN
Rendered in the most exquisite shade of moss green crepe silk, set off by an abstract silk lamé pattern in shades of amber, yellow and cream set against a black background with gold ...
$10,853
Size: FR42 - UK14 - US10
Christian Dior by John Galliano Lamb & Twill Jacquard Cropped Jacket, FW 2006
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
Christian Dior by John Galliano cropped jacket from the Fall-Winter 2006 collection in deep burgundy. Constructed with hair-on lamb forming a wide shawl collar and overlapping front ...
Gianni Versace "Classic" black soft leather trousers
By Versace
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Extraordinaire fine grade soft leather "Versace Classic" trousers with 2 pockets and zipper. size eu 40 but fits like 36/38 Please note that vintage items are not new and therefore m...
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.
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