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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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER SS 94 Iconic and Rare Bracelet with Rings
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, MILANO
Spring Summer 1994 iconic and rare studded bracelet with chains and jewel rings from "Tatouage" Collection by Jean Paul Gaultier. It comes in its original bag.
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 design. The ten spacer bands, in translucent light yellow, are linked with metal wire a...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Berber Inspired Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued silver toned Berber inspired cuff bracelet. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 17.91 cm (7.05 inches) / max. width approx. 9.5 cm. (3....
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Cameo Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage articulated gun patina bracelet featuring six oval cameo links featuring putti faces and women profiles on multic...
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Resin and Brass Bee Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a stunning Jean Paul Gaultier Paris oversized black resin cuff bracelet with gilded brass bee embellishment. The bee is ornate, featuring black and white opalescent crystal r...
Brass
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Resin Movie Film Strip Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER black and old rose resin movie film strip bracelet embellished with light pink crystals on the rims. Marked JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. Indicat...
John Paul Gaultier Vintage Sterling Silver Knot Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
John Paul Gaultier Vintage Sterling Silver Knot Bracelet Silver knot-style chain bracelet crafted from 925 sterling silver. Each link formed from multiple silver wires twisted into...
Sterling Silver
Jean Paul Gaultier Bronze Toned Glass Cabochons Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued bronze toned bracelet embellished with multicolored glass cabochons. Embossed JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage One-of-a-kind Scarab Bracelet and Ring
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage stunning one-of-a-kind scarab bracelet and ring. Silver tone metal featuring two large enameled scarabs with rhinestone and glass cabochon embellishement....
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Tribal Ethnic Ring and Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage gun patina engraved tribal ethnic motif ring and bracelet embellished with large ruby resin cabochons. Adjustable ball chain bracelet with hook closure. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Rare Collectable Watch Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER rare and collectable vintage watch bracelet. Silver tone with patina links featuring rectangular watch dials in a domed clear resin inlaid. Marked GAULTIER. Ind...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Maxi Jewelled Coil Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage maxi gun patina tone metal coil cuff bracelet embellished with black jet crystals. Slips on (no clasp closure). Marked GAULTIER. Indicative measurements...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Twisted Choker and Bracelet Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage twisted chocker and bracelet set in gun patina metal. Marked GAULTIER. CHOKER indicative measurements : inner circumference approx. 31.10 cm (12.24 inche...
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Rare Geometric enameled Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage rare articulated gold tone geometric cuff bracelet featuring multi colored enameled cabochons. Embossed JPG. Indicative measurements : length approx. 16....
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Jewelled Coil Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage antiqued bronze tone metal coil cuff bracelet embellished with citrine color crystals. Slips on (no clasp closure). Marked GAULT...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Rubis Paris Enamel Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage RUBIS PARIS silver tone cuff bracelet featuring green, off-white and grey enameled links. Box clasp closure. Embossed JPG on the reveres of each links. ...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Antiqued Silver Tone Knot Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued silver tone rope design cuff bracelet embellished with knots. Embossed JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : inner measurements approx. 5.8 cm x...
Jean-Paul Gaultier Green Intaglio Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
Add some edge to your looks! Circa early 2000s, this green acrylic bracelet is adorned with rhinestones and a lime green intaglio motif. Stamped JPG and opens like a belt closure. Best fit for a size 7-9" wrist. Perfect to layer with your favorite silver or gold vintage bracelets...
Jean Paul Gaultier Extra-Wide Silvered Wire Bangle Bracelet with Cursive Decor
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive Jean Paul Gaultier Paris oversized metal cuff bracelet is from the Spring 2013 ready-to-wear runway collection. This rare bangle is documented. Check the last picture...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Liquid Silver Tone Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage liquid silver tone cuff bracelet. Marked GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : length approx. 19.50 cm (7.68 inches) / width approx. 8 cm (3.15 inches). M...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Metal and Ceramic Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER hammered ruthenium tone metal cuff bracelet embellished with a free form ceramic pebble and snake chain. Embossed JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : i...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Bronze Tone Glass Cabochons Bangle Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued bronze tone bangle bracelet embellished with multicolored glass cabochons. Embossed JEAN PAUL GAULTIER. Indicative measurements : inner circumference ap...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Resin Cameo Scarab Logo Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage antiqued bronze toned bracelet featuring five large strawberry color resin links featuring inlaids with scarabs, ancient roman cameo...
Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Toned and Glass Brutalist Cuff Bracelet and Ring Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER abrutalist chunky cuff bracelet and ring set embellished with encaged multicolour glass cabochons. Silver tone metal hardware. Antiqued patina. Marked JEAN PAUL ...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Jewelled Ring and Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage antiqued/oxidized silver tone ball chain ring and bracelet featuring a large multi disc centerpiece embellished with multicolor crystals. Adjustable wrist...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Jewelled Coil Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage gun metal tone coil cuff bracelet embellished with red crystals. Slips on (no clasp closure). Marked GAULTIER. Indicative measu...
14 Karat Yellow Gold South Sea Pearl and Diamond Bark Bangle
By Gregory Mikaelian & Sons, Inc.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
14k yellow gold Gresha signature bark bangle with 2 11mm south sea pearl and 4 round diamonds of fine quality weighing .36pts. Get with other like bangles for stacking. *this design...
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, 14k Gold
$2,750
W 0.25 in D 0.2 in L 7.5 in
High Karat Gold Mixed Chain Link Elements Bracelet, Petra Class 2022
By Petra Class
Located in Dallas, TX
Mix 'n Mingle Chain Bracelet hand-fabricated by jewelry maker Petra Class featuring a spectacular assortment of the artist's signature 18k yellow gold and 22k yellow gold links intri...
Gold, 18k Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold, Mixed Metal
Vintage Rolled Gold Engraved Bangle
Located in Chipping Campden, GB
This gorgeous rolled gold bangle has wonderful engraving. Rolled gold means that this is metal core and has a fine coating of gold on the top. Inner circumference: 17.5cm Inner Dia...
Gold
$1,409
W 1.58 in L 7.68 in
Pearls, Emeralds, Rubies, Sapphires, Diamonds, Rose Gold and Silver Bracelet.
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Fantastic bracelet mounted with five strands of pearls alternated with structures in silver mounted with diamonds. As clasp, a basket in 9 kt rose gold and silver mounted with diamo...
Diamond, Emerald, Pearl, Ruby, Sapphire, 9k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Curata Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold Wide Polished Cuff Bangle Bracelet
Located in Great Neck, NY
Metal Purity: 14k Stamped Country of Origin: Italy Metal Weight: 44.6 grams Measurement: 47mm (2") wide - Adjustable Certificate of Authenticity Italian Solid 14k Yellow Gold 47mm Wide Polished Cuff Bangle Bracelet is a piece of jewelry made from 14-karat yellow gold that has been polished to a high shine. The cuff bangle style means that it is open and can be slipped onto the wrist, making it easy to wear. The bracelet is 47mm wide, which is just under 2 inches, and it has a substantial feel to it. This type of bracelet is often considered a statement piece, as it is quite bold and eye-catching. It can be worn on its own or paired with other bracelets or bangles for a stacked look. The high-polish finish gives it a luxurious look and the Italian craftsmanship is known for its attention to detail and quality. Solid gold jewelry...
Yellow Gold
Tri-Color Round Diamond Bangle Bracelet 14 Kt White Yellow Rose Gold 2.00 Tcw
Located in San Diego, CA
Tri-Color Round Diamonds Bangle Bracelet Style: Tri-Color Bangle Bracelet Metal: 14kt White Yellow Rose Gold Size: Small Width: 10 MM at widest point Measurements: 2.25 X 2 inches -...
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Victorian Miner's Bangle
Located in New York, NY
Unusual Victorian bangle commemorating the South African Gold Industry. Crossover style with mining motifs. Large size. 1890's. Excellent condition
Gilt Metal
Hermes Uni Bangle Lilas Extra Narrow Bracelet 62
By Hermès
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers an Hermes Uni Bangle bracelet featured in Lilas. This gorgeous colour is a rare find. Extra narrow and perfect for stacking. Chic, modern ...
Art Deco Caramel Yellow Carved Leaves Bakelite Bangle
Located in London, GB
Wonderful Art Deco caramel yellow Bakelite bangle with lovely leaves carving. Inside diameter 6.35cm / 2.5 inches by width 1.7cm / .67 inch. The...
French Diamond 18K Rose And Yellow Gold Bracelet Circa 1890
Located in Firenze, IT
In the center, a diamond-shaped curved motif decorated with fleur-de-lis punctuated with rose-cut diamonds and button pearls. Wristband with American gourmette links. Set in 18K yellow and rose gold. French work. Maker's mark of GUILLEMIN Frères...
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold
Pomellato Iconica Slim Bracelet
By Pomellato
Located in New York, NY
Finely crafted in 18k rose gold. Signed by Pomellato Slim model 7 1/2 inches
18k Gold
White Diamonds Amethysts Peridots Pink Corals Rose Gold Link Bracelet
Located in Marcianise, Marcianise (CE)
Wonderful link bracelet in 14K rose gold structure mounted with pink coral buttons long all bracelet surrounded by white diamonds, amethysts and peridots ...
Amethyst, Coral, White Diamond, Peridot, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Jean-Paul Gaultier cuff bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER - (Made in France) Golden metal cuff bracelet representing measuring tapes. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Circumference: 16 cm to 18 cm - Height: 8 ...
Gilt Metal
Jean Paul Gaultier Gilded Metal Large Bracelet with Enamel Cabochons
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This impressive and rare Jean Paul Gaultier Paris massive link bracelet features a heavy gilded metal geometric framing topped with kaki green and navy blue enamel sections and embel...
Enamel, Gilt Metal
Gaultier Torso Stretch Bangle
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Gaultier Torso Stretch Bangle from the 1980's made for Gaultier Parfums. Torso and corset links in silver and rose gold plate on stretch bands. S...
Gilt Metal
Sold
W 1.38 in L 7.69 in
Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Black and Yellow Resin Cuff Bracelet Old Film Strip
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This striking Jean Paul Gaultier Paris resin cuff bracelet features an old-fashioned film strip design with carving and a see-through pattern, complemented by wide "Gaultier" letters...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Mermaids Anchors Dolphins Memento Mori Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage dark oxidized silver tone metal cuff bracelet featuring mermaids and anchors embellished with blue enamel, dolphins, memento mori and radiant sun face. Th...
Vintage Fall 1986/1987Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Russian Collection Open Cuff
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Experience the captivating style and elegance of the Jean Paul Gaultier Silver Russian Collection Cuff. This stunning armor cuff is crafted with high-quality silver to add a touch of...
Silver
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Japanese Dragon Tattoo Print Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER rose gold tone cuff bracelet covered with a blue shade and flesh colour tattoo print featuring Japanese dragon details and flowers. ...
Jean Paul Gaultier Paris Red and Black Resin Cuff Bracelet Kinetic Effect
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning Jean Paul Gaultier Paris resin cuff bracelet features a kinetic striped design with carved black lines pattern over a bright red background. The design reminds me of the iconic nautical...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Ethnic Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER vintage antiqued silver tone ethnic cuff bracelet featuring articulated rectangular links embellished with black crystals. T-b...
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Vintage Iconic Tin Can Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER iconic antiqued silver tone tin can cuff bracelet. The central medallion, featuring the JPG CLASSIQUE bust shaped flacon, opens and re...
Jean Paul Gaultier Black Resin and Brass Bee Cuff Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a lovely Jean Paul Gaultier Paris oversized black resin cuff bracelet with gilded brass bee embellishment. The bee is ornate with black and white-opa...
Brass
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Antiqued Silver Toned Curb Chain Charm Bracelet
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Nice, FR
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER antiqued silver toned curb chain bracelet featuring cut-out GAULTIER ID tag and charms : jewelled thistles, heart, acorn, Roman...