Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Black Leather Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier JPG black leather corset belt featuring silver tone hardware, a large width, logo pitted on the buckle.
Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Black Leather Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier JPG black leather corset belt featuring silver tone hardware, a large width, logo pitted on the buckle.
Jean-Paul Gaultier backpack 'corset' 1998
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - Glazed calfskin corset backpack with black lamb leather.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Iconic Vintage Black Leather Corset Shoulder Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic vintage black leather corset shoulder bag.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Iconic Vintage Black Leather Corset Shoulder Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic vintage black leather corset shoulder bag.
$559Sale Price|20% Off
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Lambskin Corset Bag Clutch
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage black lambskin soft leather bag that looks like a corset when unfolded.
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Tiered Ruffle Trench Coat Patent Leather Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Montgomery, TX
Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Tiered Ruffle Trench Coat with Patent Leather Corset Belt Italian Size - 40 Powder Pink, Double breasted, Signature buttons, Signature Grommets, Two side ...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER F/w 2001 Deconstructed Two Piece Leather Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This innovative removable suit combines versatility with edgy, utilitarian design. Crafted from high-quality black leather, the suit features a structured jacket with a classic colla...
Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 1987 Forbidden High Waisted Lace Up Leather Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in BELLEVUE HILL, NSW
Reference Photos: (1-3) Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Show F/W 1987 Marked size: IT 40 Best for: XS/S Measurements (laid flat & unstretched): waist: 13.5"/35cm, hips: 17.5"/45cm, len...
HERMES poppy orange leather 2011 BELTED PEPLUM WAIST Belt 38
By Hermès
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Hermès by Jean Paul Gaultier waist belt is crafted in poppy orange lambskin leather and designed with a dramatic peplum silhouette.
Jean Paul Gaultier tan leather lace-up halter corset, ss 2004
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier tan leather corset with halter ▪ Skin baring openings with lacing ▪ Western-style details ▪ IT 42 - FR 38 - UK 10 (sizing is flexible) ▪ Spring-Summer 2004
Jean Paul Gaultier black suede zip up corset, fw 1987
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier black suede zip up corset with three metal rings, contrast cream stitching and leather backing.
Jean Paul Gaultier Black and Gold Mesh Braid and Lace Up Back Leather Bustier
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Studio City, CA
Jean Paul Gaultier black and gold painted leather, mesh & braid bustier with boning, metal circle & triangle closures and lace up back. In excellent condition - US size 4. ME...
Jean Paul Gaultier RARE Leather Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, IT
Very rare corset belt designed by Jean Paul Gaultier in the 1980s, made in France.
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Corset Leather Shoulder Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier, JPG 1990s black corset calf leather shoulder bag featuring a patent finish, a lace-up detailing, grosgrain lace shoulder straps, two logo-embellished shoulder str...
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Iconic Bustier Corset Leather Backpack Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Iconic Bustier Corset Leather Backpack Bag Measurements: Height: 14 inches (35.56 cm) Width: 11 inches (27.94 cm) Depth: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) Featur...
Jean Paul Gaultier Gibo Vintage Rare Wide Black Corset Leather Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER for GIBO vintage rare wide black corset leather belt featuring long fringes.
Rare 1998 Jean Paul Gaultier black leather bustier/corset shoulder handbag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier 1998 structured black glazed leather and matte leather shoulder bag...Rare to find...Lined in black watered taffeta, there is a single zipper compartment...The bag...
Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Gibo 1980s Corset Belt Jacket - '80s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Rare archival Jean Paul Gaultier Pour Gibo jacket from the 1980s, defined by a sculptural cropped silhouette and dramatic black corset-style waist belt.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black Leather Perforated Lace Up Whip Stitch Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER corset belt comes in black leather with a zip and buckle closure front, antique gold tone hardware, perforated brogue JPG sides, laced hook trim and adjust...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FEMME Vintage leather eyelet lace up corset silk top IT38 XS
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER FEMME Vintage leather eyelet lace up corset silk top IT38 XS Reference: TGAS/D00092 Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Material: Silk, Leather ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Woven Elastic Band Hook Eye Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
This rare vintage Jean Paul Gaultier corset belt features eight directionally placed weave effect elastic stretch bands with a leather detailed, oversized hook eye closure.
Jean Paul Gaultier Rare 1998 Iconic Black Leather Bustier Handbag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER rare 1998 iconic black leather bustier shoulder handbag.
Jean Paul Gautier Bondage Leather Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Jean Paul Gautier Bondage Leather Sleeve Blazer is THE moment. With 90's Fashion coming back in style, be the first of your friends to adorn this edgy stylish blazer. The corseted S...
Hermès Two Tone Barenia and Togo Leather Double Etrivière Corset Belt
By Hermès
Located in Geneva, CH
This pre-owned but new Double Etrivière Corset belt from Hermès is one of the first design from Jean-Paul Gaultier for Hermès.
Jean Paul Gaultier Brown Leather Corset Made From Three Belts, ss 2008
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier Corset Top ▪ Spring-Summer 2008 ▪ Made from three brown leather double-prong belts ▪ Adjustable chest, waist and hips ▪ Hip gores ▪ Size: Medium ▪ Made ...
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Size: IT 38 - FR 34 - UK 6 - US 4
Jean Paul Gaultier black jacquard cotton lace up corset, ss 2004
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier black jacquard cotton corset ▪ 56% Cotton, 44% Rayon ▪ Tan leather backing ▪ 4 lace up openings ▪ Metal corset hook fasteners at centre front ▪ IT 38 - FR 3...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Black Leather Padded Corset Bra
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage iconic black leather padded corset bra.
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black leather elasticated zipper detail caged corset belt S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black leather elasticated zipper detail caged corset belt S Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Model Name / Style: Leather belt Material: Leath...
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Iconic Bustier Corset Leather Suede Shoulder Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingersheim, Alsace
Vintage 1998 JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Iconic Bustier Corset Leather Suede Shoulder Bag Measurements: Height: 14 inches (35.56 cm) Width: 11 inches (27.94 cm) Depth: 3.5 inches (8.89 cm) ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Tartan Corset Back Vest US Size 6
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER tartan corset-back vest. This vest features : - Low U-neck vest in tartan plaid pattern (purple/orange/black). - Corset styled back patent leather lace-up panels ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Rare 1998 Iconic Black Leather Bustier Handbag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER rare 1998 iconic black leather bustier shoulder handbag.
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Black Sweater with Side Tie
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Oakland, CA
Black Gaultier rib knit sweater. Sung fitted, stretchy. Pony hair and leather side corseting. Tagged a size Small. Measurements taken flat, will stretch. Bust: 20" Length: 24"
Jean Paul Gaultier EU 26 Low Rise Vintage Denim Jeans
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Amman, JO
Elevate your denim game with these edgy and sophisticated Jean Paul Gaultier black straight-leg jeans. Crafted in dark-wash denim with subtle fading and contrast stitching, these jea...
Vintage 1980's Jean Paul Gaultier Por Gibo Brown Pony Hair & Leather Corset Belt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Yukon, OK
DESIGNER: 1980's Jean Paul Gaultier Por Gibo Please contact for more information and/or photos. CONDITION: Outside is excellent- inside leather has very light wear. COUNTRY MADE: ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Corset Bag
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Chicago, IL
It is stamped: Jean Paul Gaultier Maroquinerie.
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Leather Bustier Corset Backpack
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Unique hard polished leather backpack limited edition from 1998. Surface scratches all over the bag in front and back and some wear on holes in leather straps clean inside. Collectib...
Jean Paul Gaultier Leather Moto Corset and Sleeves circa 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a leather corset and sleeves set by Jean Paul Gaultier c. 1990s.
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H 11.3 in W 4 in L 8.1 in
Jean-Paul Gaultier Runway Torso Corset 14jpga620 Black Patent Leather Backpack
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Forest Hills, NY
This item will ship immediately!! Previously owned. Made In: France Measurements: Length: 8.1" Width: 4" Height: 11.3" Zipper works well. VERY GOOD VINTAGE CONDITION ( 2.5/5 or B+ ) ...
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Size: IT 40 / US 2-4
Christina's Versace FW 2003 Red Silk & Leather Runway Ad Campaign Corset Top! 40
By Versace
Located in Melbourne, AU
The Iconic Collections has been one of the world's leading collectors of Tom Ford for Gucci & Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, as well as early pieces by both Gianni & Donatel...
Insane 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Bondage Leather Skirt with Corset Front
Located in Yucca Valley, CA
Insane vintage 1990s bondage style corset front leather skirt by Jean Paul Gaultier.
The Most Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2003 Black Leather Skirt & Belt! IT 42
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
The Iconic Collections has been one of the world's leading collectors of Tom Ford for Gucci & Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, as well as early pieces by both Gianni & Donatel...
The Most Heavenly Tom Ford Gucci FW 2003 Black Leather Skirt & Belt! IT 40
By Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, AU
The Iconic Collections has been one of the world's leading collectors of Tom Ford for Gucci & Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche, as well as early pieces by both Gianni & Donatel...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2008 Corset Bustier Silk Blouse Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier Corset Bustier Silk Blouse Top IT 42 FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2001 Black Leather Braided-Front Tank Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
From the S/S 2001 collection of Jean Paul Gaultier, this black leather tank top is among the most technically distinctive pieces of that season. The front is constructed entirely in ...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1987 Vintage Bustier Cone Bra Leather Black Crop Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Englishtown, NJ
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1987 Vintage Bustier Cone Bra Leather Black Crop Top IT 38
Black leather cross body wallet JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather cross body wallet . Zip closure on the top. Card holder inside with hidden snap closure. One flat pocket on the back. Cotton laces attached to the zip puller. SIZE : 16...
Hermès Ceinture A composer 24 mm T95 Black Leather adjustable Belt 38 in Hermes
By Hermès
Located in PARIS, FR
Hermès A Composer belt, composed of a 2.4 cm wide reversible leather strap with one side in smooth black box calf leather and the other in finely grained Epsom (or Courchevel) leathe...
Thierry Mugler Couture Dramatic Silk Corset Top Bodice Bustier
By Thierry Mugler Couture
Located in Berlin, BE
Breathtaking Thierry Mugler Couture 02/03 Silk Corset. A vision of bold sensuality and architectural elegance. This is piece is unworn and comes with the original tag from FW 2002/20...
GUCCI black leather BAMBOO HANDLE Hobo Shoulder Bag
By Gucci
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Gucci by Tom Ford Bamboo hobo bag in black pigskin leather featuring black bamboo handle. Lined in black suede with an attached pouch inside and gold-tone hardware. H...
Jean Paul Gaultier 1980s Cage Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous brown cotton denim jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier's Junior Gaultier line. It is a take on the jean jacket with the expected long sleeves, collar, yoke and copper metal sn...
Rare Thierry Mugler S/S 1994 Sculpted Lambskin Leather Claw Corset Bustier
By Thierry Mugler
Located in PARIS, FR
An exceptional and highly collectible Thierry Mugler bustier from the Spring Summer 1994 collection, showcasing the designer's unmistakable vision of the female body as a powerful, s...
Yves Saint Laurent F/W 87 Runway Black Croc Embossed Leather Vintage 80s Belt
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in San Diego, CA
Amazing YVES SAINT LAURENT YSL F/W 1987 runway belt ! Features black alligator embossed leather with silver gunmetal buckle. Dress this museum piece up or down. Pair with jeans and a...
Paco Rabanne Paris Black Leather Shoulder Bag 1980s
By Paco Rabanne
Located in University City, MO
Paco Rabanne Paris Black leather shoulder bag c 1980s The classic saddle style shoulder bag is covered in supple black leather. Designed with twin leather shoulder straps The fron...
$3,500
Size: FR 38 (US 6) but runs small
Iconic Documented Thierry Mugler Runway Sheer Boned Corset Skirt Suit, SS1995
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Geneva, CH
Featured during the "Thierry Mugler, Couturissime" exhibition at the "Musée des Arts Décoratifs" in Paris in 2021-2022 and at the "Brooklyn Museum" in New York in 2022-2023 (see pic...
ISABEL MARANT Mosa black calf leather silver metal ring cotton lined belt 70cm
Located in Hong Kong, NT
ISABEL MARANT Mosa black calf leather silver metal ring cotton lined belt 70cm Reference: AAWC/A01208 Brand: Isabel Marant Model: Mosa Material: Leather Color: Black, Silver Pattern:...
Valentino Garavani Black Nappa Leather SpikeMe Shoulder Bag
By Valentino Garavani
Located in Arnhem, NL
Valentino Garavani cross body/shoulder bag/ clutch made of butter soft calf leather with shine pewter toned hardware. The interior is lined with black smooth and soft leather and nex...
Vintage Christian Dior Underwear Corset – John Galliano Era
By Christian Dior, John Galliano for Christian Dior
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
Qwen3-Max 12:25 AM Of course! Here's the English translation of your listing: Vintage Christian Dior Underwear Corset – John Galliano Era Size: EUR 75 C (equivalent to UK 34C / US ...
Black leather shoulder bag "Ramona " JIMMY CHOO
By Jimmy Choo
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black leather shoulder bag. Gold metal hardware clasp on the front. 4 pockets inside: one flat with zip, one flat without zip and 2 on both side with branded snap closure. Beige sued...
Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent F/W 2001 Collection Shoulder Bag Clutch
By Tom Ford
Located in Montgomery, TX
Iconic Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent Shoulder Bag Clutch F/W 2001 Collection Black Leather Braided Handle, Embroidered Pattern, Grommet Embellishment, Dual Buckle Closure, One Fro...
Sold|$27,500
H 7.5 in W 9.8 in D 3.5 in
Hermès Kelly Sellier 25 Vert Criquet Epsom Leather Gold Hardware Handbag
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
This Kelly, in the Sellier style, is in Vert Criquet epsom leather with gold hardware and has tonal stitching, two straps with front toggle closure, clochette with lock and two keys,...
$59,500
H 10.5 in W 19.5 in
Hermes Birkin 50 Limited Edition Endless Road Bleu De Prusse Palladium Hardware
By Hermès
Located in Aventura, FL
The Hermès Blue de Prusse Limited Edition Endless Road Birkin 50 Haute à Courroies is a remarkable fusion of artistry and craftsmanship. This exclusive piece from the 2019 Collection...
$1,770
Size: MEAUSREMENTS IN DESCRIPTION
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/s 1999 Venus De Milo Kimono Neckline Mesh Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
This striking set features a bold, body-conscious midi dress paired with a captivating artistic design with the famous print VENUS DE MILO. The dress, made from a lightweight, stret...
Hermes Mini Herbag 20 in Ecru Ebene handbag
By Hermès
Located in London, England
Hermes Mini Herbag 20 in Ecru Ebene handbag. This Hermes Herbag Mini blends Ecru Beige Toile H canvas with Ebene Vache Hunter leather, elegantly accented by Hermes Herbag gold hardwa...
Iconic 1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Dallas, TX
1990s Dolce & Gabbana Beaded Fringe Bustier Top An iconic collector’s piece from the early '90s, this Dolce & Gabbana bustier is a standout example of the brand’s bold, embe...
$1,238Sale Price|44% Off
Size: 40
Rare Tom Ford for Yves Saint Laurent YSL Lotus Heels 2004 Pumps Sz 40
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Conroe, TX
Yves Saint Laurent Heels Worn Twice. Only signs of Use is to the Sole, the Uppers are Perfect * Tom Ford Lotus Runway Ad Heels * This was his last collection for Yves Saint Laurent...
S/S 2004 Gucci by Tom Ford Green Crocodile Rhinestone GG Horsebit Shoulder Bag
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Tom Ford designed this medium-sized Gucci shoulder bag featuring the 'GG' print canvas for his Spring/Summer 2004 collection. Variations of this design motif debuted on the runway, s...
$124,234
H 5.52 in W 7.88 in D 3.55 in
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm
By Hermès
Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire
Hermès Rouge H Shiny Porosus Crocodile Leather Vintage Kelly 20cm Product Details Xupes Ref: JJLG146 Brand: Hermès Model: Kelly 20cm Type: Top Handle, Shoulder Serial Number: [B] Ag...
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2002 Portrait Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier Spring Summer 2002 ‘Portrait ’dress. Featuring two long mesh straps on each side with multi use, the dress can also be worn as a skirt. (As seen on Kylie Jenner). ...
1980s Vintage GUCCI Nubuck Crossbody Bag Black
By Gucci
Located in Bangkok, TH
This vintage GUCCI crossbody bag is crafted of textured nubuck leather trimmed with smooth calfskin leather in black featuring a gold-toned horse-bit logo on the front. Front flap ma...
Roberto Cavalli 2003 Runway Cut-Out Silk Gown Showstopper Dress
By Roberto Cavalli
Located in Berlin, BE
Holy Grail Archival Cavalli Gown (The corset shown on some images is not included ) Thie beautiful Roberto Cavalli’s Spring/Summer 2003 gown is an exquisite statement in feminine all...
Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress
Located in New York, NY
Charming Art Deco Lace Inserted Chemise Dress from the 1920's. Easy, slightly flared shape with multiple insertions of French lace throughout the silk chiffon panels. A handmade cors...
$4,925Sale Price|50% Off
Size: 44
Chanel 1983 Sz 44 10 Karl Lagerfeld Bubblegum Pink Boucle Vintage 80s Skirt Suit
By Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Chanel
Located in San Diego, CA
It doesn’t get any better than this ! Super rare vintage Chanel spring 1983 bubblegum Barbie pink skirt suit ! Tailored jacket features a lighter pink braid trim down the front cent...
$1,830Sale Price|20% Off
Bottega Veneta Veneta Hobo Maxi Green Intrecciato Leather Bag 51cm
By Bottega Veneta
Located in AUBERVILLIERS, FR
Bottega Veneta Veneta Hobo Maxi Green Intrecciato Leather Bag 51cm These are professional photos of the actual bag. This Bottega Veneta Veneta Bag is an exceptional piece of luxury...
$1,512Sale Price|20% Off
Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Limited Edition AD Era Bag Bamboo Chain Metallic
By Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci
Located in Melbourne, VIC
prémode presents Gucci Tom Ford Era 2004 Bag. This limited edition bag was designed by Tom Ford for his final collection as the Creative Director for Gucci. Featuring absolutely gorg...
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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