Philosophy
Jean Paul Gaultier is a fashion house of haute couture, prêt-a-porter and accessories for men, women and children, founded in the 70’s by the homonymous French fashion designer, who began his career working at Pierre Cardin.
In 1977, Jean Paul debuts with a womenswear collection, which arouses great curiosity among the press and fashion system, for its particular kitsch and the subversive allure.
In 1984 he presented the first menswear collection, called the "Man Object": the man apparel meet elements of the female wardrobe, proposing skirt and back necklines.
The themes "Princesse" and "A wardrobe for two" highlight the gender contamination that revolutionizes the clothing clichè, removing the borders between male and female.
The designer, as known as the “Enfant terrible” is a follower of avant-garde fashion designer Vivienne Westwood, mixes the aesthetic codes, the impossible agreements of completely different styles and his innovative designs.
Spectacular creations are presented on the catwalks; the bustier under the female tuxedo, draping chiffon, lace on male shirts, worn with underwear.
And even shoes with the "Eiffel Tower" heels, multi-layered t-shirts, jewels made of tin cans, the inevitable corset, a real brand’s mark.
Today Jean Paul presents a global fashionable style, interpreting multi-ethnic styles made of colours, materials, patterns and lines which come from exotic places: Tibetan headgear, African giraffe collars, Chinese prints, trench coats, Masai accessories and apparel, Russian fur hats.
Gaultier is currently the creative director at Hermès.
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