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Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

French, b. 1952

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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Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Gaultier Black Cocktail Dress w/ Metal Snaps Embellishment
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier, black, crepe, fitted cocktail dress, having a bateau neckline, with black shinny oversize, metal dress snaps, embellishing the wais...
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Early 2000s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier watercolour print sleeveless off the shoulder midi dress M
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Jean Paul Gaultier Maille vintage off the shoulder stretch viscose dress Graffiti print in an array of colours that include in varying shades ...
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Early 2000s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier multi-pinstriped coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier multi-pinstripe double-breasted coat has boned bodice on both front and back. The shoulders are padded. There are two pockets in front and also a breast pocket. Th...
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1980s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Knit and Sheer Film Camera Roll Print Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier Knit and Sheer Film Camera Roll Print Dress Size L Excellent Condition
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage S/S1991 Cone Bra Bustier Sheer Side Panels Mini Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Vintage S/S 1991 Cone Bra Bustier Sheer Side Panels Bodycon Mini Dress IT 40
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Denim Raw Edges Dress With Fringe Panels
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier blue denim dress featuring vertical panels with raw edges that detach at skirt hemline which creates a fringe effect, a scoop neckline, side zipper, and maxi-length. Jean Paul Gaultier JPG Jeans...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2009 Runway Sheer Mesh Crochet Open Knit Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2009 Runway Sheer Mesh Crochet Open Knit Maxi Dress Size M
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Early 2000s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Resort 2011 Off Shoulder Tunic Blazer Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage Off Shoulder Tunic Blazer Dress IT 42
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Fall 2008 Runway Jean Paul Gaultier Lace and Velvet Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
This rare Jean Paul Gaultier gown appeared on the Fall 2008 runway as part of a theatrical, multi-layered look typical of the maverick designer. Reminiscent of 1930s designs, the dre...
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Early 2000s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2010 Runway Cone Bra Bustier Cutout Sheer Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2010 Runway Cone Bra Bustier Cutout Sheer Dress IT 38
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2010s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier metallic gold sequin t-shirt and leggings set, ss 1991
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier evening t-shirt and leggings set ▪ Gold metallic sequins printed with floral motifs ▪ Knitted band trim in red, orange and blue ▪ Fitted to the body ▪ IT 42 - F...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil Leather & Mesh Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil
Located in US
Jean Paul Gaultier Soleil fitted body concious black sheath dress with a black leather front panel and 3 layer stocking knit back panel. Leather front has open twisted and knotted le...
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 6 Navy Grey Polyester Skulls Shirt Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER shirt dress in a navy polyester featuring a grey all over skulls pattern, two patch pockets, and button closure. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Condition. Ma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage Black Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Wool-Blend Sweater Dress Size IT 42
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Vintage black wool-blend turtleneck sweater dress by Jean Paul Gaultier Maille. Long sleeves. Dual back flap pockets. Zip closure at back. 33" bust, 29" waist, 43" length, 16.5" shou...
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Late 20th Century French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2000 Embellished Psychedelic Print Maxi Skirt Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2000 Runway Embellished Psychedelic Print Bodycon Maxi Skirt Dress IT 42 Please note this item can be worn as a dress or a ski...
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Early 2000s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

90s Jean Paul Gaultier grey wool and cashmere dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
90s Jean Paul Gaultier grey wool and cashmere dress. Bust: 38"/ Length: 30" Fit size 4/6/8
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size M Black Black Acetate Blend Stripe Long Sleeve Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER dress in a black acetate blend featuring a black tonal stripe pattern, extra long ruched sleeves with cuff zippers, and floor length design. Made in Italy.Excellen...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 32 Black Burgundy Stripe Wool Flat Front Dress Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER dress pants in a black wool featuring a flat front style, burgundy stripe details, and zip fly closure. Made in Italy.Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Minor ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 36FR Evening Dress in Silk Velvet and Black Lace
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Paris, FR
Exceptional JEAN PAUL GAULTIER cocktail / evening dress in black silk velvet, American armhole with a long collar in chiffon and lace Chantilly is knotted in the back. From the wai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean-Paul Gaultier dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER - (Made in Italy) Long transparent black mesh dress. Size S indicated. Condition: Very good condition Dimensions: Chest: 36 cm - Waist: 33 cm - Hips: 46 cm - Len...
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Early 2000s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Gray Flannel Cocktail Dress w/ Studded Zipper Shoulders
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Gresham, OR
A fabulous Jean Paul Gaultier cocktail dress: gray flannel, fitted bodice dress with funnel neckline, zip-open shoulders covered in studs and metal. Front swag, Side zipper and dar...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Long Red Jersey Knit and Chiffon Dress, French Circa 1990
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Toulon, FR
Circa 1990 France Long dress in red jersey knit by Jean Paul Gaultier. Wide collar in beige chiffon that can be worn in different ways: like a hood, a wide boat neck revealing should...
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier metallic gold sequin crop-top and dress set, ss 1991
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, IT
- Jean Paul Gaultier evening t-shirt and dress set - Sold by Skof.Archive - Gold metallic sequins printed with floral motifs - Knitted band trim in red, orange and blue - Fitted to ...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size S Black Crochet Mixed Patterns Cowl Neck Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER dress in a black jersey fabric featuring a cowl neck, short sleeves, and layered skirt with mixed knit and crochet patterns. Made in Italy.Excellent Pre-Owned Cond...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 1990s Zipper Mesh Maxi Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in COLLINGWOOD, AU
Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Mesh Maxi Dress from the 1990s A true collector's item. In good vintage condition with signs of wear consistent with age and use. Made by FUZZI SPA for ...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Dress Faux Wrap Backless Leather and Buckle Detail 44 / 8
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Miami, FL
Mightychic offers a limited edition Jean Paul Gaultier dress with fabulous details. Jet black, V-neck faux wrap backless dress created with beautiful wrapping detail. Black patent ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Black Velvet & Knit Cold Shoulder Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier black velvet dress featuring an off-the-shoulder collar, chunky knit sleeves, easy body, and ankle length. Jean...
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Late 20th Century French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Gaultier 2 Way Dress - '90s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, IT
Inventive and versatile, this Gaultier cotton rib knit dress features silver snaps at the empire waist—wear it as a full dress or as a crop top and tubular dress or skirt. Remarks:...
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier Ombre Silk Flower Wrap Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A great dragonfly and flower pattern silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier in shades of yellow, green, gold, coral and pink on an ombre yellow background. It is a wrap style with cut i...
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Early 2000s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 2010 Black Cone Bra Corset Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An incredible iconic ready-to-wear piece from Jean Paul Gaultier. Our F/W 2010 corset and cone bra dress has a lace up corset up the back of the dress. It has the iconic cone shape...
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2010s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Jean Paul Gaultier black vegan leather & ribbed knit high-neck wool dress, ealry
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Milano, IT
- Early 2000s - Sold by Skof.Archive - Mid-rise black knit vegan leather dress - Turtle-neck - Raw-cut - Size and composition label removed Size: Approximate FR 38 - IT 42 - UK 10...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1990s Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier " Tarzan & Jane " Leopard Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Diego, CA
Super rare, "Tarzan and Jane" leopard print dress, Amazing attention to detail. Can be worn with straps, or strapless. In great condition. Made in Italy. Marked size small, but can f...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Black nylon bustier dress with flowers pattern Jean-Paul Gaultier for Target
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black nylon bustier dress with flowers pattern . Polyester lining. Pleated on bust and hips.Silicone strap inside the top part of the bustier.Boned. Zip in the middle back and brande...
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Early 2000s Chinese Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black Jumpsuit , Central Zipper Turns It Into A Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
2000S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black Jumpsuit , Central Zipper Turns It Into A Dress
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Early 2000s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Size 8 Black Wool Polyamide Dress Pants
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in San Francisco, CA
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER pants comes in a black wool / polyamide featuring a front panel design, wide leg, and a front zipper closure. Made in Italy. Very Good Pre-Owned Condition. Marke...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

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...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Vintage JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Black V Neck Fitted Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Fitted Black Halter V neck Dress. Front zipper with adjustable velcro belt at the back. Dress has some strecth. Fit size 2/4 Sma...
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare Jean Paul Gaultier 'Gibo' black high-neck, detailed with boning mini dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This wonderful rare Iconic Jean Paul Gaultier 'Gibo' black mini dress is detailed with boning on the bodice, and has a high zippered neckline and boned bodice on both front and ba...
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1980s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

Rare 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Valut / Bank Note Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bressanone, Trentino-Alto Adige
Jean Paul Gaultier bank note printed dress, in fabric and mesh. Size XS (wide wearability). Condition: Excellent.
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Soleil Vintage neon purple ethnic scarf print mini dress XS
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Hong Kong, NT
JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Soleil Vintage neon purple ethnic scarf print mini dress XS Reference: CC/A00498 Brand: Jean Paul Gaultier Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier Collection: Soleil Material...
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2010s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Evening Dresses and Gowns

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    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.
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    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.
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    Yes, Jean Paul Gaultier is French. He was born in Arcueil, a suburb of Paris, in 1952. He 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. Gaultier founded his luxury fashion house in 1982 and unveiled his first collection in 1984. On 1stDibs, find a diverse assortment of Jean Paul Gaultier apparel and accessories.
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    Yes, Jean Paul Gaultier is a good brand. The French luxury fashion house, established in 1982 and named for its founder, has the official, legal haute couture designation from FHCM and has a reputation for using high-end materials and meticulous production techniques. Many celebrities have been spotted wearing Jean Paul Gaultier, including Dua Lipa, Marion Cotillard, Lil Nas X and Kim Kardashian. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Jean Paul Gaultier apparel and accessories.
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    The Jean Paul Gaultier brand is more than 40 years old. Founder Jean Paul Gaultier established the fashion house in 1982 with the help of his life partner and business associate, Francis Menuge. However, Gaultier's work as a designer began early, as he held his first fashion show in 1974. Explore a selection of Jean Paul Gaultier apparel and accessories on 1stDibs.
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    Yes, Jean Paul Gaultier is a real person. He is a fashion designer who 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. Gaultier began his career in 1970 as an assistant to Pierre 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. In addition to designing under his own label, he created costumes for film and stage. He 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). Gaultier presented his last couture show in 2020, ending his boundary-pushing, industry-shaping reign with a raucous presentation of more than 230 outfits formed from fragments of collections from across his 50-year career. On 1stDibs, find a collection of Jean Paul Gaultier apparel and accessories.
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