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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Label

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Navy Blue White Semi Sheer Wide Leg Nautical Pants
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Navy Blue White Semi Sheer Wide Leg Nautical Pants

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Navy Blue White Semi Sheer Wide Leg Nautical Pants

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Diego, CA

trousers! From the rare Jean Paul Gaultier Classique label. Features a luxurious semi sheer stretch rayon

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1990s Italian Wide Leg Pants

1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE khaki parachute dress
1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE khaki parachute dress

1990's JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE khaki parachute dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in San Fransisco, CA

Paul Gaultier dating to the late 1990's. Labeled a French size 38. Measurements are very difficult to

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1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Vintage 1990s Rare Black Padded Skirt
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Vintage 1990s Rare Black Padded Skirt

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Vintage 1990s Rare Black Padded Skirt

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

padding section. Side zip and one button. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Classique Made in Italy

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20th Century Italian Skirts

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1991 Black leather motorcycle pants
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1991 Black leather motorcycle pants

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1991 Black leather motorcycle pants

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Milano, IT

- Jean Paul Gaultier Black leather motorcycle pants - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer 1991

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1990s French Pants

Jean-Paul Gaultier Jacket model 1057 with Cocteau-type effigy Circa 1995
Jean-Paul Gaultier Jacket model 1057 with Cocteau-type effigy Circa 1995

Jean-Paul Gaultier Jacket model 1057 with Cocteau-type effigy Circa 1995

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Toulon, FR

pockets with the Jean-Paul Gaultier Classique Paris label and label indicating model n ° 1057. Very nice

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1990s French Tuxedo Jackets

1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black mohair wool robe coat - velvet trim & large slit
1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black mohair wool robe coat - velvet trim & large slit

1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black mohair wool robe coat - velvet trim & large slit

$556Sale Price|20% Off

Size: FR 36 (however oversized)

1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black mohair wool robe coat - velvet trim & large slit

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in San Fransisco, CA

back 50". Button closure. Pockets at hips. Fully lined in 'Jean Paul Gaultier Classique' woven

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1990s Italian Coats

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

can be used in different ways : hood, scarf, scarf collar... Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille

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20th Century French Shirts

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

and cuffs. - Has stretch. - Slips on. - Unlined. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille Classique

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20th Century Italian Pants

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Hooded Top Size L
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Hooded Top Size L

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Hooded Top Size L

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

point pattern print. Cut-out bust. Long sleeves. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille CLASSIQUE Paris

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20th Century French Shirts

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Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Dress
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Dress

Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please

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1990s French Aesthetic Day Dresses

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ballon Sleeves Pleated Slit Bi Color Dress
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ballon Sleeves Pleated Slit Bi Color Dress

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ballon Sleeves Pleated Slit Bi Color Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

pleated slit in steel blue shade. - Label reads: JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE Made in Italy, Size I44, D40

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21st Century and Contemporary French Evening Gowns

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'oeil Smoking Black Tuxedo Long Dress
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'oeil Smoking Black Tuxedo Long Dress

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'oeil Smoking Black Tuxedo Long Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

. - Slightly padded shoulders and fully lined. - Label reads: JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FEMME, Size I40, D36.F68, GB8

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20th Century Italian Evening Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Blazer Jacket
Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Blazer Jacket

Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Blazer Jacket

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Size: IT 42 (US 4-6) but runs small

Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Blazer Jacket

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Geneva, CH

With its two tones (eggplant/dark purple) colors versatile bell sleeves, this vintage Jean Paul

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Blazers

Jean Paul Gaultier Jumpsuit
Jean Paul Gaultier Jumpsuit

Jean Paul Gaultier Jumpsuit

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Austin, TX

Jean Paul Gaultier black jumpsuit with zippered front. Classique label.

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1990s French Jumpsuits

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tuxedo Dress
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tuxedo Dress

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tuxedo Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

. - Shoulder pads. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE Paris. Made in Italy. Size tag reads : I 42 / D

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20th Century Italian Day Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Currency Print Mesh Turtleneck Top, Fall-Winter 1994-1995
Jean Paul Gaultier Currency Print Mesh Turtleneck Top, Fall-Winter 1994-1995

Jean Paul Gaultier Currency Print Mesh Turtleneck Top, Fall-Winter 1994-1995

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Geneva, CH

& 4), this Jean-Paul Gaultier turtleneck sweater top is cut for a close fit. Made of 100% lightweight

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1990s French Blouses and Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Ensemble
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Ensemble

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Ensemble

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

straps). - Lined with turquoise mesh. - Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille Made in Italy. - Size tag

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20th Century French Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Faces Profiles Graffitis Unisex Top
Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Faces Profiles Graffitis Unisex Top

Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Faces Profiles Graffitis Unisex Top

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER sheer faces, profiles and graffitis unisex mesh top. Label reads JEAN PAUL

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20th Century Italian Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Hindu Deity Sheer Mesh Top Size M
Jean Paul Gaultier Hindu Deity Sheer Mesh Top Size M

Jean Paul Gaultier Hindu Deity Sheer Mesh Top Size M

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

lace detailing. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE Paris. Made in Italy. Size label

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20th Century French Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tatto Sheer Mesh Top Size S
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tatto Sheer Mesh Top Size S

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tatto Sheer Mesh Top Size S

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

, cuffs and seams. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille CLASSIQUE Paris. Made in Italy. Size label

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20th Century French Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Astrology Zodiac Sheer Mesh Top Size M
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Astrology Zodiac Sheer Mesh Top Size M

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Astrology Zodiac Sheer Mesh Top Size M

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

front. Exposed seams. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE PARIS. Made in Italy. Size

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20th Century Italian Tank Tops

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Top Size M
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Top Size M

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Top Size M

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Nice, FR

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage short sleeve sheer mesh top featuring a Maori print. Label reads JEAN

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20th Century Italian Shirts

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Fuzzi Stocking Knit Top and Cardigan Set
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Fuzzi Stocking Knit Top and Cardigan Set

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Fuzzi Stocking Knit Top and Cardigan Set

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in US

Jean Pail Gaultier top features a multicolored print throughout and knitted wool trimmings

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Cardigans

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Bell Sleeves Iridescent Blazer Jacket
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Bell Sleeves Iridescent Blazer Jacket

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Bell Sleeves Iridescent Blazer Jacket

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

front button closures and pockets. - Label reads: JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE PARIS, Made in Italy

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20th Century French Jackets

Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Cone Bra Madonna Dress
Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Cone Bra Madonna Dress

Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Cone Bra Madonna Dress

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Brunswick West, Victoria

This dress by Jean Paul Gaultier is a truly iconic piece. Bodycon bustier dress in black satin and

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1980s French Cocktail Dresses

Gaultier Pinstriped Trouser Suit with Structured Silhouette
Gaultier Pinstriped Trouser Suit with Structured Silhouette

Gaultier Pinstriped Trouser Suit with Structured Silhouette

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jean-Paul Gaultier chocolate brown pinstriped suit from his "Classique" line. Jacket has zip front

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Late 20th Century Italian Trouser Pant Suits

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Classique Label Religious Icon Dress 1990's
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Classique Label Religious Icon Dress 1990's

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Classique Label Religious Icon Dress 1990's

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Bath, GB

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Label 1990's Religious Icon Print Dress Labelled size 40 Excellent

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1990s Italian Casual Dresses

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Ribbed Knit Sweater
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Ribbed Knit Sweater

Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Ribbed Knit Sweater

By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique

Located in US

Jean Paul Gaultier sweater comes attached with a shell to, two front pockets, and a zipper

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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Sweaters

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Patchwork Mesh Top and Skirt Two-Piece Set
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Patchwork Mesh Top and Skirt Two-Piece Set

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Patchwork Mesh Top and Skirt Two-Piece Set

By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Patchwork Mesh Top and Skirt Two-Piece Set Spring/Summer 1994 "Les

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1990s Italian Suits, Outfits and Ensembles

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ancient Greek Bust Print Mesh Maxi Skirt
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ancient Greek Bust Print Mesh Maxi Skirt

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ancient Greek Bust Print Mesh Maxi Skirt

By Jean Paul Gaultier

Located in Kingersheim, Alsace

skirt with ancient Greek bust print. - Label reads: JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE PARIS, Made in Italy

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1990s French Skirts

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By Peter Dundas, Emilio Pucci

Located in Switzerland, CH

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Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Label For Sale on 1stDibs

Surely you’ll find the exact vintage or contemporary jean paul gaultier classique label you’re seeking on 1stDibs — we’ve got a vast assortment for sale. black is a pretty popular color, but we also have brown, purple and more in stock now. Making the right choice when shopping for a jean paul gaultier classique label may mean looking at versions that date from different eras — you can find early iterations from the 20th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. When shopping for these accessories, you’ll find that there are less available pieces for men or unisex today than there are for women.

How Much is a Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Label?

Prices for a jean paul gaultier classique label can differ depending upon size, designer and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these accessories begin at $260 and can go as high as $7,740, while, on average they fetch $774.

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.

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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
    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.
  • 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.