Jean Paul Gaultier Ombre Silk Flower Wrap Dress
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Dimensions:Marked Size: XS, S (US)Bust: 34 in (86.36 cm)Waist: 26 in (66.04 cm)Hip: 36 in (91.44 cm)Shoulder to Hem: 40 in (101.6 cm)
- Place of Origin:France
- Period:
- Condition:Contact Seller for local Pickup.
- Seller Location:Water Mill, NY
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5115984892
Jean Paul Gaultier
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Water Mill, NY
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 2 days of delivery.
- Vicky Tiel Couture Color Block Silk Dress with LeopardsBy Vicky TielLocated in Water Mill, NYA great silk dress from Vicky Tiel Couture with a marigold bodice printed with leopards and a solid black skirt portion. The bodice has a small stand up collar, long sleeves, and hor...Category
1990s French Day Dresses
- Jean Varon Silk Maxi Dress 1970sBy Jean VaronLocated in Water Mill, NYA beautiful Jean Varon silk maxi dress in an abstract grey, coral and off-white pattern. The bodice fitted to the waist is trimmed along the low V neckline and long sleeve cuffs with ruffles of the same fabric. The floor length skirt...Category
1970s English Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Gianni Versace Silk Jersey Dress with Leather Waist A/W 2001By Gianni Versace, Gianni Versace CoutureLocated in Water Mill, NYA stunning silk jersey dress from Gianni Versace Couture in a gorgeous caramel tan color. It has a plunging neckline and a wide matching leather inset waist. The skirt is straight, t...Category
1990s Italian Day Dresses
- Dolce & Gabbana Silk Lace up Halter DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Water Mill, NYA fabulous rich bronze tan brown stretch silk halter dress from Dolce & Gabbana. It has a scoop halter neckline with center front adjustable, lacing and subtle horizontal ruching fr...Category
1990s Italian Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Leonard Angel Sleeve Silk Maxi Dress 1970sBy LeonardLocated in Water Mill, NYA fabulous angel sleeve long dress from Leonard in a bold pattern of bright pink, tan, black an yellow fine silk jersey. It has a square neckline and lon...Category
1970s French Evening Dresses and Gowns
- Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk DressBy Dolce & GabbanaLocated in Water Mill, NYA stunning fine silk leopard print bustier dress from Dolce and Gabbana. Ruching emanating from the center front creates a flattering cinched waist, in contrast the back is unadorned...Category
Early 2000s Italian Day Dresses
- 1970s James Galanos Nude + Black Op Art Polka Dot Vintage 70s Gown Maxi DressBy James Galanos, GalanosLocated in San Diego, CABeautiful 1970s JAMES GALANOS nude, black and white long sleeve chiffon gown ! Features a silk base with polka dot prints, along with a sheer ...Category
1970s American Evening Gowns
- 1960s Alligator + Snake Reptile Print Vintage A - Line 60s Brown Mod DressLocated in San Diego, CAAwesome 1960s reptile print dress! Incredible alligator/crocodile print, mixed with a snake/lizard print. Wonderful flattering A-Line fit. Bubble sleeves, with elastic at each wrist ...Category
1960s Babydoll Day Dresses
- 1970s Frank Usher of London Couture Boho Ethnic Tribal Print Halter Maxi DressBy Frank UsherLocated in San Diego, CAFantastic vintage FRANK USHER 70s lightweight cotton maxi halter dress! Amazing tribal / southwestern / ethnic print throughout. Burnt orange backg...Category
1970s English Maxi Dresses
- 1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Cinnamon Brown Wool Knit Turtleneck Body-Con Dress With DiBy Azzedine AlaïaLocated in New York, NYAlaia taged size S 1980S AZZEDINE ALAIA Cinnamon Brown Wool Knit Turtleneck Body-Con Dress With Diagonal SeamingCategory
1980s French Day Dresses
- 1990s Lillie Rubin Silk Chiffon Sequin Snakeskin Print Vintage Babydoll DressBy Lillie RubinLocated in San Diego, CAAwesome 90s LILLIE RUBIN snake / reptile print silk chiffon baby doll dress! Features allover hand-sewn iridescent sequins on the front and back of the bodice. Two tiers on the skirt...Category
1990s American Cocktail Dresses
- Bill Blass for Saks Fifth Avenue Ruched Brown Jersey Knit DressBy Saks Fifth Avenue, Bill BlassLocated in Sparks, NVBrown jersey knit dress by Bill Blass. Drop waist and balloon sleeves. Details Unlined Back zip and hook closure Side pockets Label: Bill Blass Marked Size: 8 Estimated Si...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Evening Dresses and Gowns