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
From the rare Jean Paul Gaultier Classique label. Features a luxurious semi sheer stretch rayon jersey.
2000 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER CLASSIQUE khaki parachute RUNWAY dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
This Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2000 runway dress has a utilitarian, almost parachute-like feel. It’s made in an olive drab fabric. The neckline is gathered and held up by halter-sty...
$456Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Vintage 1990s Rare Black Padded Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Side zip and one button. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Classique Made in Italy.
Jean Paul Gaultier Mesh Top “Egyptian Collection” 1997
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in CACHAN, FR
Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Collection: Spring/Summer 1997 Color: Multicolor Material: Stretch mesh Size: Size label removed; fits approximately a Medium Condition:...
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 - White stitches and suede details on the knees - Curved cutline on the legs that end...
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Tattoo Print Sheer Mesh Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 16.53 inches (42 cm) not stretched Sleeves:...
2000s Jean Paul Gaultier Black Silk Deconstructed Vest Tunic Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
An exceptional Jean Paul Gaultier Femme design that perfectly illustrates the designer’s celebrated exploration of masculine tailoring and feminine transparency. Expertly crafted in ...
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ballon Sleeves Pleated Slit Bi Color Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ballon Sleeves Pleated Slit Bi Color Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 15.74 inches (40 cm) Sleeves: 23.62...
2000 Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Ivory Laser-Cut Suede Halter Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Ivory Laser-Cut Suede Halter Dress, circa 2000 An extraordinary example of Jean Paul Gaultier’s celebrated artisanal approach to design, this ivory suede ha...
Jean-Paul Gaultier Jacket model 1057 with Cocteau-type effigy Circa 1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toulon, FR
Small inside pockets with the Jean-Paul Gaultier Classique Paris label and label indicating model n ° 1057.
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'oeil Smoking Black Tuxedo Long Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe L'oeil Smoking Black Tuxedo Long Dress Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust, waist and hips: Shoulder: 15.35 inches (39 cm) Sleeves: 24...
1997 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black mohair wool robe coat - velvet trim & large slit
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Pockets at hips. Fully lined in 'Jean Paul Gaultier Classique' woven fabric. Large slit at back.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Top Size L
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille CLASSIQUE Paris.
$2,387Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Op Art Sheer Mesh Dress Size M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
This jumpsuit features : - FUZZI sheer mesh. - Long sleeves. - Duck blue color knitted collar and cuffs. - Has stretch. - Slips on. - Unlined. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille ...
$684Sale Price|25% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Hooded Top Size L
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Cut-out bust. Long sleeves. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille CLASSIQUE Paris.
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Classique Y2K Mesh Grape Leaf Print Tank Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique label Y2K era printed mesh maxi dress.
Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Blazer Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
With its two tones (eggplant/dark purple) colors versatile bell sleeves, this vintage Jean Paul Gaultier evening blazer will really make an impact. Tailored from lustrous shifting sa...
Jean Paul Gaultier Jumpsuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
Jean Paul Gaultier black jumpsuit with zippered front.
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Bell Sleeves Iridescent Blazer Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Bell Sleeves Iridescent Blazer Jacket Measurements taken laid flat, please double bust and waist: Shoulder: 16.14 inches (41 cm) Sleeves: 25.19 inches (64...
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Size: Equivalent size 48/50 Male Franc
Jean-Paul Gaultier Jacket model 1057 with Cocteau-type effigy Circa 1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Toulon, FR
Small inside pockets with the Jean-Paul Gaultier Classique Paris label and label indicating model n ° 1057.
Superb 1990's Jean Paul Gaultier Sand Coloured Multiway Wrap Dress - Coat Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sheffield, GB
Beautiful Vintage sand coloured Jean Paul Gaultier multi way Wrap Dress - Tunic Coat, circa 1990. This beautiful, multiway wrap garment is crafted from a fine natural wool in a san...
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.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tuxedo Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
This dress features : - Black satin lapels. - Zippered back with hook closure. - Two buttons at the center front. - Satin cuff buttons. - Three satin trimmed pockets (still sewn). - ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Currency Print Mesh Turtleneck Top, Fall-Winter 1994-1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier Classique, Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
Modelled by Kate Moss on the Fall-Winter 1994-1995 runway in another color range (see pictures 3 & 4), this Jean-Paul Gaultier turtleneck sweater top is cut for a close fit. Made of ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
TOP - Sheer mesh. - Long sleeves. - Round collar. - Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille Classique Made in Italy. - Missing size tag. - Missing composition label. - Indicative measu...
Jean Paul Gaultier Sheer Faces Profiles Graffitis Unisex Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE Paris.
Jean Paul Gaultier Hindu Deity Sheer Mesh Top Size M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE Paris.
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ancient Greek Bust Print Mesh Maxi Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Ancient Greek Bust Print Mesh Maxi Skirt Measurements taken laid flat, please double waist and hips: Waist: 14.17 inches (36 cm) without stretching Hips: ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tatto Sheer Mesh Top Size S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Maille CLASSIQUE Paris.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Astrology Zodiac Sheer Mesh Top Size M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Exposed seams. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE PARIS.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Maori Print Sheer Mesh Top Size M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE Paris.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Hindu Deity Sheer Mesh Skirt and Top Ensemble
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE Paris.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Sheer Mesh Native American Holy Family Top Size L
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
Blue angora like trim on cuffs and neck. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE CLASSIQUE Paris.
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990's Black Sheer Micro Mesh Bodycon Floor length Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sheffield, GB
Incredible 1990's Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier 'Maille Classique' label sheer bodycon micro mesh dress, made from lightweight, transparent stretchy material.
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. Cardigan has knit wool string tie closures along the front and tank top has a turtleneck s...
Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier Cone Bra Madonna Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brunswick West, Victoria
Adjustable straps. Circa late 80s. Label says Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Marked size: 40 To fit: S Chest: 39 cm Waist: 28 cm Length: 91 cm Please note: there is stret...
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.
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Classique Label Religious Icon Dress 1990's
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Bath, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier Classique Label 1990's Religious Icon Print Dress Labelled size 40 Excellent Condition
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 fastening. Sweater is featured in a mauve purple color, labeled a size small, made in Italy...
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Patchwork Mesh Top and Skirt Two-Piece Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Classique
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990s Patchwork Mesh Top and Skirt Two-Piece Set Spring/Summer 1994 "Les Tatouages" Ready-to-wear Collection Classique Paris label; Fuzzi SpA manufactured Tribal ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Dress Italy Silk Crepe Velvet Size 6 Navy Blue
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Portland, OR
This is a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier full length button front dress from his Classique line.
Jean Paul Gaultier Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous black silk jersey dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It is semi fitted with a bateau neckline and a gradated draped ruffle wider at the front shoulder then narrowing to the h...
Jean Paul Gaultier Late 1990s Skull Print Mesh Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
Mesh top from Jean Paul Gaultier featuring a dramatic anatomical spine print overlaid with geometric grid patterns. Constructed from lightweight stretch mesh with photographic anatom...
Maison Martin Margiela Black Draped Waist Mid Length Skirt
By Maison Martin Margiela
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Maison Martin Margiela Vintage black silk crepe mid length skirt with a oversized waist creating a front drape when fastened and slits at the wide waistband for a belt. New with tag.
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1999 Jean Paul Gaultier gown pleating drop waist condition: Excellent 36" bust, 35" waist, 34" hips, 80" length sz M/ US 8 / IT44
$399Sale Price|30% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Oriental Tattoo Sheer Mesh Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage oriental sheer mesh tattoo top featuring black angora knitted collar, cuffs and seams. Missing brand label. Printed JEAN PAUL GAULTIER on the mesh (see ph...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FEMME FW2004 Black Jersey Column Dress Silk Chiffon Drape
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
An elegant evening column dress from Jean Paul Gaultier's Autumn/Winter 2004 ready-to-wear collection, pairing fluid black jersey with a cloud of sheer ivory silk crinkle chiffon. Th...
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme High-Waisted Wide-Leg Tailored Trousers - '90s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Jean Paul Gaultier Femme trousers, crafted in Italy in a soft beige tone with a sharply tailored, high-waisted silhouette. The design features a fitted upper section defined by elon...
Jean Paul Gaultier Strapless Netted with Hand-Embroidered Accent
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier Strapless Netted dress can be worn also as an strapless top as well as a skirt. The dress is detailed with hand-done embroidered floral stitching. The underarm cir...
$2,009Sale Price|20% Off
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Semi Sheer Mesh Portraits Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage semi sheer mesh dress featuring portraits and cursive text print. This dress features : - FUZZI semi sheer mesh on the body. - FUZZI sheer mesh on the sle...
Jean Paul Gaultier Coco-Brown Dramatic Deep-V Front Draped Maxi-Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier dramatic coco-brown maxi body-hugging dress has a deep-V front. The shoulders are wide for a more dramatic appearance as all of Gaultier's outfits are! The slee...
John Galliano 2006 Silk Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Norwich, GB
John Galliano Spring/Summer 2006 silk gown. Print as seen on the runway. Composition tag intact, brand label removed. Condition Very good A few minor marks on the lining. Marked Si...
$479Sale Price|30% Off
Size: L
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Sheer Mesh Punk Lady an Clock Print Turtleneck Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage sheer FUZZI mesh turtleneck top featuring a punk lady and clock print with eye, doll heads and cobwebs appliques. Label reads JEAN PAUL GAULTIER MAILLE FE...
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...
Jean Paul Gaultier Black and Grey Velvet Skirt FR 38 / IT 42
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Gazzaniga (BG), IT
Jean Paul Gaultier Skirt Rayon, silk and wool Grey color Black velvet Central zip Length cm 82 (32.2 inches) Stretch waist Worldwide express shipping included in the price !
$547Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Matelot Sheer Mesh Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage black with brick color stripes sheer mesh matelot top with JEAN PAUL GAULTIER cursive signature. Turtle neck collar. Exposed seams. Long sleeves. Label r...
Spring Summer 1999 Jean Paul Gaultier Venus de Milo Goddess Mesh Top - Baby Tee
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Sheffield, GB
Spring / Summer 1999 'Jean Paul Gaultier' mesh 'Venus de Milo' Sculpture Top constructed from a stretchy Maroon micro-mesh material with Overlocked edge detail and iconic print on bo...
Bvlgari Bulgari Rare Serpenti Watch 18k Gold White Enamel Gemstones
By Bulgari
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Designed as a coiled serpent, this Bulgari Serpenti watch is made from 18k gold, with each segment shaped to create a smooth fit around the wrist. The body is covered in glossy white...
Diamond, 18k Gold, Enamel
$1,454Sale Price|20% Off
Size: 37
New Gucci 90th Anniversary Ad Runway Python Snakeskin Pump Heels Sz 37
By Gucci
Located in Conroe, TX
Gucci Brand New From Gucci's 90th anniversary Fall Runway show, Frida Giannini cited her influence was Anjelica Huston $1815 * Python Heels * Rare Ad Runway Heels * Size: 37 * Yel...
Roberto Cavalli Animal Print Silk Slip Dress, Spring/Summer 2002
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
An iconic archival piece from Roberto Cavalli Spring/Summer 2002, this stunning silk slip dress embodies the sensual glamour that defined Cavalli’s early 2000s collections. Cut ...
Dsquared2 Spring 2005 Christina Aguilera Runway Leather Vintage Mini Dress
By Dsquared2
Located in San Diego, CA
Christina Aguilera closed the runway show in 2005, strutting down the Dsquared2 Runway in this exact dress! Features brown leather stitches down the front, with contrasting tan leath...
Gorgeous 1970s Hand-Beaded Silk Evening Dress Bohemian Gown
Located in Berlin, BE
Gorgeous 1970s gown in the spirit of the 1920s, cut in breathtaking pure silk and entirely hand-embellished. The construction is deceptively simple: a loose, drop-waisted silhouette ...
GIA Certified 7.0 Carat Heart Shape Pink Diamond Cocktail Ring
By GEMME
Located in New York, NY
Heart Shape Diamond weighing 7.0 Carat with GIA certificate stating the Diamond is of Fancy Pink color and VS2 Clarity. Surrounded by reverse set White Diamonds weighing 5.02 Carats....
Pink Diamond, Platinum
Halston 1970's Purple Fuchsia Linen Halter Dress
By Halston
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Signature simple, yet effective, 1970's silhouette from Halston. Luscious linen in a vibrant shade of grape purple. Elegant and figure-flattering Marilyn Monroe-esque fit and flare ...
John Galliano S/S 2003 "Indian Summer" Green Lotus Jersey Tiered Ruffles Dress
By John Galliano
Located in Paris, FR
Unreleased sample dress from John Galliano’s Spring/Summer 2003 collection, featuring the same printed viscose jersey used in the runway look. This print appeared prominently on the ...
Emilio Jewelry Gia Certified 34.00 Carat Fancy Intense Yellow Diamond Ring
By Emilio!
Located in New York, NY
From Emilio Jewelry, a well known and respected wholesaler/dealer located on New York’s iconic Fifth Avenue, Please inquire for more images, certificates, and details. Zoom meetings...
Yellow Diamond
$481Sale Price|55% Off
Bally Astara Crocodile Embossed Leather Pencil Miniskirt
By Bally
Located in PUTNEY, NSW
This Bally Astara pencil miniskirt is crafted from crocodile-embossed leather with a sleek, form-fitting silhouette. A concealed back zip closure completes the design. Banded waist B...
$23,996Sale Price|20% Off
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring
By Raymond Lee Jewelers
Located in Boca Raton, FL
GIA 18k Yellow Gold Natural 3.01 Carat Radiant Cut Diamond Engagement Ring This exquisite GIA-certified 18k Yellow Gold engagement ring features a 3.01-carat radiant-cut diamond, co...
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat
By Gianni Versace
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Gianni Versace F/W 2001 Blue Marmot Fur Jacket Coat Seen on Look 8 on the Runway in the beige color and on Kim Kardashian in the cropped version. Size IT 42 Condition: great vint...
Vintage Roberto Cavalli S/S 2006 Silk Wrap Top Blouse Italian 46
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Montgomery, TX
An exceptional archival Roberto Cavalli silk wrap top from the celebrated 2006 collection, embodying the designer’s unmistakable bohemian glamour and sensual Italian craftsmanship. C...
Early 2000s Dolce & Gabbana Black Satin Slip Gown 42IT
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in West Hollywood, CA
From the early 2000s, this sleek Dolce & Gabbana black silk satin slip gown is a simple and chic closet staple. This silky satin floor-length gown elegantly drapes over the body,...
$775
Size: Small / Medium
Vintage Missoni 1990s Turquoise Teal Blue Knit Vintage 90s Halter Top OR Skirt
By Missoni
Located in San Diego, CA
Chic vintage 1990s MISSONI turquoise, teal, and blue signature rayon knit halter top OR skirt! Features bold vibrant shades of blue that are perfect on any skin tone. Simple slips ov...
$24,588
Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6
Christian Dior by John Galliano Floral Silk Embellished Evening Dress, FW 2001
By John Galliano for Christian Dior, Christian Dior
Located in London, GB
▪ Brand: Christian Dior ▪ Creative Director: John Galliano ▪ Collection: Fall-Winter 2001 ▪ Fabric: Silk, Tulle ▪ Size: FR38 - UK10 - US6 ▪ Made in: France ▪ Condition: Very Good ▪ ...
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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