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Jean Paul Gaultier

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.

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Designer: Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier Porn Erotic Gay Sex Posotion Scarf Skirt Top Pareo Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Porn pareo dress by Jean Paul Gaultier! Very good condition! You can wear it as a dress, skirt or top. Color: orange and white! (I have the same pareo in black & white, the model sh...
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Bodycon Red Junior High Waist Tattoo Vintage 90s Midi Skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
High waisted skirt by Jean Paul Gaultier! From the early years! Golden metal buttons. NEW with tag! SIZE Medium. Stretchy fabric Marked size: IT42. Please, read the measurements. ...
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1980s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Red Tartan Wool Junior Vintage Punk Fight Blazer Suit Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Jean Paul Gaultier red tartan wool blanket jacket. Structured blazer jacket with three button closures, two front flap pockets, accentuated waist and wide hips (wasp waist). With sho...
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1980s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier vintage 1990s pleated back long terracotta orange skirt
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful Jean-Paul Gaultier vintage 1990s pleated back long terracotta orange color skirt. Size USA 10 - Italy 44 - Fr 40 - GB 12 Measurements taken flat: Waist 14inch/36cm(x2) - Hip 19inch/48cm(x2) - Total Length 41inch/104cm The skirt works for various sizes Made in a fabric mix...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier red stretch dress with sheer panels
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
Jean Paul Gaultier red stretch dress with sheer panels Condition: Very good Size S/M
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Early 2000s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Amour au Soleil Circus Striped Transparent Mesh Tank Tee Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in PARIS, FR
Amour au Soleil top by Jean Paul Gaultier! Transparent :) Text on the top: Jean Paul Gaultier Amour au Soleil Soleil Sonne Sun Sol EXCELLENT condition! SIZE It fits from XS to m...
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Early 2000s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Orange Sheer Dress w/Deep V-Neckline & Ruched Waistline
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Studio City, CA
A Jean Paul Gaultier "Soleil" label sleeveless orange gown made of sheer double-layered stretch netting. Features a deep v-neckline, decorative ruching at ...
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Late 20th Century French Jean Paul Gaultier

Vintage Jean Paul Gaultier Red and Gold Metallic Silk Brocade coat with Ostrich
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Beautiful Red and gold silk brocade coat from 1990s Jean Paul Gaultier. silky and soft Ostrich feather on collar and sleeve. Coat is lined in gray silk. Coat is in excellent conditi...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

1990s Jean Paul Gaultier Velvet Gown with Large Fabric Beads
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1990s Jean Paul Gaultier maroon velvet evening gown with long straps and extra large fabric covered beads - 6 1/2" L x 1 1/4" W. 29" bust, 32" waist, ...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 "Cyberbaba" mesh tribal top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Rome, IT
• Long sleeve top • Red with mesh details • Tribal dragon mesh motif
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier red jersey cone breast maxi dress, fw 1985
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier red jersey maxi dress ▪ Pointed cone breast panels ▪ Front metal zip fastening ▪ Size Small ▪ Missing label ▪ Fall-Winter 1985
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1980s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2010 Runway Cone Bra Bustier Red Romper Jumpsuit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2010 Runway Cone Bra Bustier Red Romper Jumpsuit IT 38
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2010s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Sweater with Belt 1990s
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
A fabulous rust orange striped wool sweater from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has long sleeves, a standup collar with functional silver buttons closure along it's side and one shoulder and...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Runway Red Hot Net Dress w/Thigh Hi Slit
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sleek, sexy yet tasteful..... an evening dress by Jean Paul Gaultier. A minimalist style coupled with Gaultier's bold dramatic sculptural look. Shoulders are slightly raised, extende...
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21st Century and Contemporary Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier 1990's Vintage Eyelet Red Bralette Bra Crop Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier 1990's Vintage Eyelet Red Bralette Bra Crop Top Size M
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla c. 2010 Cone Bra Corset Bondage Red Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier for La Perla c. 2010 Cone Bra Corset Bondage Red Dress
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier c.1996 Vintage Dot Mesh Crop Top & Leggings Pants 2 Piece Set
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier c.1996 Vintage Dots Sheer Mesh Crop Top & Leggings Pants 2 Piece Set IT 40 Please note the crop top's designer, size and fabric tags h...
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Red Stripe Long Sleeved Polo
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Red striped cotton polo shirt from vintage Jean Paul Gaultier featuring self-fabric buttons and the JPG logo and bottom hem.
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier red cyber dot printed lycra hooded catsuit, fw 1995
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in London, GB
▪ Jean Paul Gaultier red cyber dot catsuit ▪ Iconic dots printed in the form of a female body ▪ Fitted hood ▪ Metal zipper ▪ Size Medium ▪ 78% Nylon, 22%...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

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

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Vintage Cyberbaba Optical Illusion Jacket Blazer Top
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 1996 Vintage Cyberbaba Optical Illusion Jacket Blazer Top IT 44 AS SEEN ON KYLIE JENNER
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1990s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2005 Semi-Sheer Mesh Abstract Salvador Dali Print Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Naples, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier S/S 2005 Semi-Sheer Mesh Abstract Salvador Dali Print Midi Dress Size S
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Early 2000s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Rust Colored Velvet Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
Double breasted cotton velvet jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier in a rich rust color. Metal buttons showcase the JPG logo. The lining is replete with fanciful versions of the logo.
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier

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 Jean Paul Gaultier. Wide collar in beige chiffon that can be worn in different ways: like a hood, a wide boat neck revealing shoulde...
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Brick Red Mesh Dress with Ruffled Hemline
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Soleil
Located in Sparks, NV
Jean Paul Gaultier brick red dress with ruffled hemline. Fully lined with no closure (pulls on over the head). 100% nylon. The marked size is small. The...
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Early 2000s American Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Madonna esque Cone Bra Dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Water Mill, NY
An iconic orange stretch silk dress from Jean Paul Gaultier. It has a cylindrical top stitched cone bra top as made famous by Gaultier's designs for Madonna'...
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1990s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Crimson Red Brushed Velvet Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
Jean Paul Gaultier wonderfully wicked crimson red brushed cotton velvet jacket is fully lined and detailed with distressed leather within the pockets, collar and cuffs.Unde...
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1990s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

1980's Gaultier Red Denim Jean Jacket
By Jean Paul Gaultier, Gaultier Junior
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Gaultier Junior red cotton denim jean jacket closely fitted through the waist. The collared jacket buttons up the front with copper tone stud buttons labele...
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1980s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier with Black Leather Eyelet Detailing Blazer
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
This wonderfully wicked Jean Paul Gaultier has superb detailing with black leather and silver hardware eyelets along with cross-stitching on the bodice. The shoulders are padded whi...
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1980s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

1980s Jean Paul Gaultier Red Lace Gown
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Austin, TX
1980s Jean Paul Gaultier orange / red Lace Gown has stretch/ synthetic blend Condition: Excellent 26" bust, 25" waist, 25" hips, 61" length size M
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1980s French Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier Coral Trench Coat
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in Kingston, NY
The Jean Paul Gaultier Femme Coral Trench Coat is a luxurious, timeless piece crafted from superior goat skin leather. Offering superior protection from the weather, the coat feature...
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Early 2000s Italian Jean Paul Gaultier

1980S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Red Wool Very Rare Jacket With Leather And Oversized S
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in New York, NY
1980S JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Red Wool Very Rare Jacket With Leather And Oversized Safety Pin Details
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1980s Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier fine red knit bat wing pull on dress
By Jean Paul Gaultier
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Jean Paul Gaultier fine red (rayon) knit pull on dress, with bat wing sleeves, ribbed cuffs and hem...The dress has a V neckline and drapes at the back to the waist, fitted through t...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Jean Paul Gaultier

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Questions About Jean Paul Gaultier
  • 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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