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Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

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, the wildly provocative French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier has created transformational clothing designs 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. His playful but exquisitely crafted reimaginings of classic Parisian styles — the striped mariner shirt, the trench coat — soon became recurring themes of Gaultier’s 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, debuting his first couture collection in 1997 and creating 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).

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. He 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.

Browse a wide range of Jean Paul Gaultier clothing and accessories today on 1stDibs.

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Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic Bra Satin Bustier / Bodysuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bressanone, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic black satin bodysuit, iconic bra style created for Madonna for her Blonde Ambition tour in the 90s. Size 75C (EU) Condition: Excellent.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic Bra Satin Bustier / Bodysuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Bressanone, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier Iconic satin bodysuit, iconic bra style created for Madonna for her Blonde Ambition tour in the 90s. Size 75B (EU) Condition: Excellent.
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

Jean Paul Gaultier Vintage 1989 Satin Bralette
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
We are excited to present this Jean Paul Gaultier 1989 bralette. Features hook and eye closure and dollar sign engraved hardware. In excellent vintage co...
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1980s French Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

Jean Paul Gaultier La Perla S/S 2013 Sheer Tulle Ribbonwork Bustier Bra Bodysuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla S/S 2013 Sheer Tulle Ribbonwork Bustier Bra Bodysuit FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM @OPULENTADDICT
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2010s Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

Jean Paul Gaultier orange twisted bodysuit, ss 1998
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Archival Jean Paul Gaultier bodysuit ▪ Spring-Summer 1998 ▪ Sold by One of a Kind Archive ▪ Allover orange print features the artwork 'Krishna Leela' by Raja Ravi Varma (1910) ▪ A...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

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...
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Jean Paul Gaultier black silk corset with copper foiled embroidery, fw 2006
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier corset ▪ Copper foiled ribbon embroidery ▪ Metal hook-and-eye closures ▪ Lace-up fastening at centre-back with metal eyelets ▪ Nylon mesh lining ▪ Boned ▪ Un...
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JEAN PAUL GAULTIER S/S 91 Vintage Python Bustier / Corset
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Berlin, BE
Incredible rare vintage Jean Paul Gaultier bustier from his Spring Summer 1991 collection. Known for his iconic corsets and bustiers, Jean Paul Gaultier has empowered women with these fashion-staples since the early 1980s. This rare long-line bustier is made from a shining pink coloured snakeskin and features cut-out cages at each side. It feature a double line eye and hook closure at the back so it can be adjusted to fit perfectly. There is no size label, fits like an S. It fits best a 34 C (would also fit a D cup or larger B cup), please contact us with any questions regarding the size. Measurements: Under-bust (across) : 41cm Waist (across) : 33.5cm Please note that this is a vintage designer item...
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

Jean Paul Gaultier F/W 1996 Brazilian Currency print Bodysuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Rome, IT
Jean Paul Gaultier spandex one-piece backless bodysuit with Brazilian Currency print, inspired by the “Mil Cruzeiro” bill, from the Fall/Winter 1996 co...
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Jean Paul Gaultier Black & Gray Dancers Kimono Robe 2002
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier black and grey Yukata robe with watercolor dancers print. This collection was p...
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Jean Paul Gaultier grey pinstripe wool three piece corseted pant suit, c. 2000s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
Jean Paul Gaultier grey pinstripe wool three piece suit comprising: blazer jacket with two-way front zipper, corseted waist with lace-up back fastening, wide leg pants, corset with m...
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Jean Paul Gaultier For Gibo Sheer Bandage Mini Tunic Dress, Spring-Summer 1987
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Geneva, CH
Pioneer in bandage silhouette, Jean Paul Gaultier empowered feelings of confidence, femininity and sexiness with his iconic models designs. Conceived as like a shapewear, this rare S...
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1980s French Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie

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Jean Paul Gaultier Black Kimono Coat With Burgundy Taffeta Bubble Sleeves
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Resurrection Vintage is excited to offer a vintage Jean Paul Gaultier long black kimono robe with front frog closure, taffeta-lined twisted bell sleeves, and burgundy taffeta lining....
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NWT S/S 2001 Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Black Slashed Thong Bodysuit Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
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Jean Paul Gaultier lingerie for sale on 1stDibs.

Find an extraordinary range of authentic Jean Paul Gaultier lingerie available on 1stDibs. Most of the items here were designed during the 20th Century, but you can find examples that were created as recently as the 21st Century and Contemporary. Customers who are interested in this designer might also find the work of Gucci, Tom Ford for Gucci, and Azzedine Alaïa appealing. On 1stDibs, find haute couture, vintage and designer Jean Paul Gaultier lingerie from top boutiques around the world. Jean Paul Gaultier lingerie prices can differ depending upon time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,386 and tops out at $6,221, while the average work can sell for $2,376.
Questions About Jean Paul Gaultier Lingerie
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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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    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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  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024
    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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