Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Runway Dress, Fall-Winter 2013-2014
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
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Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Spring 2012 Amy Whinehouse Red suit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in CANNES, FR
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Jean Paul Gaultier Couture S/S 2003 mother of pearl button embellished jacket
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Jean Paul Gaultier Couture S/S 2003 mother of pearl button embellished jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, IT
- Jean Paul Gaultier Wool Cream embellished button blazer- - Sold by Skof.Archive - Spring-Summer
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Early 2000s Italian Blazers
Jean-Paul Gaultier pants Haute Couture
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - (Made in France) Gray wool pants. Composition and size labels missing, it fits
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Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Patchwork Vest
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Jean-Paul Gaultier -Patchwork vest made of strips of knitting and shagreen in color. Haute Couture
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2013 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Burgundy Tunic Trouser Suit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
This velvet trouser suit was commissioned from the Fall 2013 Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture
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2010s French Trouser Pant Suits
Jean Paul Gaultier Paris 2010 Couture Collection Extra-Wide Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This rare, gorgeous Jean Paul Gaultier Paris resin bangle bracelet features an ethnic-inspired
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"Ashes to Ashes" Coat by Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture, Winter 2013
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - "Ashes to Ashes" Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2013 Collection, under the artistic
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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
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Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2003 Haute Couture Black Wool Pearl Button Blazer
$899
Size: FR 36 - IT 40 - UK 8 - US 4
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2003 Haute Couture Black Wool Pearl Button Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Caserta, IT
- Designed by Jean Paul Gaultier - Spring Summer 2003 Haute Couture collection - Several referce in
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Hand-beaded Coat with Ostrich Feathers, FW 1999
$44,335
Size: appox. Small
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Hand-beaded Coat with Ostrich Feathers, FW 1999
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture evening coat meticulously hand-beaded on knitted wool to resemble
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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (Attributed to) Vintage House Couture Junior Gaultier Brooch
$359
H 2.37 in W 2.29 in
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER (Attributed to) Vintage House Couture Junior Gaultier Brooch
Located in Nice, FR
Attributed to JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage HOUSE COUTURE JUNIOR GAULTIER cut-out gold tone round
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Couture GaultierDesigner 2000s SemiPreciousStones Textiles DangleChains Earring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
In the early 2000 while French Jean-Paul Gautier remained the designer at his eponymous Parisian
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French Couture Feathered HandPainted Silk RoseFlower Large Brooch HatPin, 2004
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
owner during Paris Haute Couture Week from an accessory designer for Jean Paul Gaultier. The decoration
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Haute Couture Paris Auction Catalog 2016 Published by Gros & Delettrez
$275
H 10.5 in W 8.5 in D 0.25 in
Haute Couture Paris Auction Catalog 2016 Published by Gros & Delettrez
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
- there are 475 lots, from Yves Saint Laurent, Montana, Jean Paul Gaultier, Versace, the luxury items
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RAOUL SOFA - Modern Channeled Sofa on Brass Plinth Base in COM
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
luxurious and stylish piece of furniture that draws inspiration from Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture. The
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RAOUL SWIVEL CHAIR - Modern Black Velvet Chair on Brass Swivel Plinth Base
$11,260 / item
H 31 in W 33 in D 31 in
RAOUL SWIVEL CHAIR - Modern Black Velvet Chair on Brass Swivel Plinth Base
By Susan Hornbeak-Ortiz
Located in Laguna Niguel, CA
stunning piece of furniture inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Couture. This chair features horizontal
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Rare "House of Lesage" Embellished with Glass and Micro Seed Beads Ear Clips
$2,775
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Rare "House of Lesage" Embellished with Glass and Micro Seed Beads Ear Clips
By Lesage
Located in New York, NY
House of Lesage, masters of embellishments for such houses as Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel, Jean Paul
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Recent Sales
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER SS03 COUTURE Wool Sequin Embroidered Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Brussels, BE
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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Wool Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
tailoring techniques with casual daily wear. Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture and prêt-à-porter
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Jean Paul Gaultier Lace Appliqué Printed Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
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Jean Paul Gaultier Denim Jacket With Faux Fur Lining
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
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Jean Paul Gaultier Jeans Long Khaki Coat With Fur Collar
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
beautiful details. The collar and cuff are lined with faux fur. Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture
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JEAN PAUL Gaultier Long Cardigan With Fur Trim Collar and Cuffs
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
wool cardigan with button fastenings. Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture and prêt-à-porter
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Tina PaulJean Paul Gaultier and Stella at Limelight Vintage Original Photograph, 1992
Unavailable
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Jean Paul Gaultier and Stella at Limelight Vintage Original Photograph
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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Jean Paul Gaultier Gunmetal Runway Bracelet
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A Jean-Paul Gaultier Couture Velvet Set Belonging To Catherine Deneuve, 2004
By Jean Paul Gaultier
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Black Ribbed Dress With Rhinestone Buttons
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Black Ribbed Dress With Rhinestone Buttons
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Velvet Evening Ensemble with Mink Fur, FW 1999
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
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1990's Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Runway Lipstick Necklace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Jean Paul Gaultier collectors assemble! He did not hold back on this design dangled large lipstick
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Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sectional Sofa Missoni Fabric
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
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A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014
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A Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Blouse and Pants Set Spring Summer Collection 2014
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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Brooch "House Couture Junior Gaultier"
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
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Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Massive Mobile House Couture Dangling Earrings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage rare massive gold toned mobile dangling earrings (clip-on with screw
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Couture Parisian Feather Flapper Headpiece Pink Beige Interior Painted Silk 2003
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
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24+ Pieces Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sectional Sofa Jean Paul Gaultier Fabric
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24+ Pieces Roche Bobois Mah-Jong Sectional Sofa Jean Paul Gaultier Fabric
By Hans Hopfer
Located in Seattle, WA
reference of creativity and modularity. It is presented here in a combination of Jean Paul Gaultier
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Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Deep Purple Velvet Dress with Appliques circa 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Bustier Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Rockwood, ON
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Jean Paul Gaultier Long Sleeve Venus Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
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C. 2002 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Semi-Sheer Tan Nude Pin-Up Dress
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Size: none- it is Haute Couture
C. 2002 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Semi-Sheer Tan Nude Pin-Up Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: Circa 2002 Jean Paul Gaultier Please contact for more information and/or photos
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C. 2002 Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Semi-Sheer Tan Nude Pin-Up Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
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F/W 2007 Jean Paul Gaultier Baroque Strapless Silk Dress
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Located in Rockwood, ON
An astonishingly chic and fabulous dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. When I attended the opening of his
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Cathleen Naundorf, The Bohemian, Haute Couture Jean-Paul Gaultier, Photograph
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Cathleen Naundorf, The Bohemian, Haute Couture Jean-Paul Gaultier, Photograph
By Cathleen Naundorf
Located in Paris, FR
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Jean Paul Gaultier Couture Nude Tattoo Mesh Optical Illusion Corset Vintage Top
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Located in PARIS, FR
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Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Python Embroidered Outfit
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Located in Brussels, BE
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Find the exact vintage or contemporary piece of jean paul gaultier couture you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. If you’re looking for an option in Black and you’re unable to find the right fit, there are plenty of variations in Brown, Red and more. If you’re looking for an item from our selection of jean paul gaultier couture from a specific time period, our collection is diverse and broad-ranging, and you’ll find at least one that dates back to the 20th Century while another version may have been produced as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing accessory such as this — no matter the origin — is easy, but Jean Paul Gaultier each produced a popular version that is worth a look. 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.
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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.
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