Jean Paul Gaultier
Born 24th April 1952 in France,
Jean Paul Gaultier had received no formal training as a designer previously; he began by sending sketches to famous couture stylists, where his talent was spotted by Pierre Cardin who employed him as an assistant in 1970.
He then worked for Jacques Esterel in 1971.
In the same year he worked for Jean Patou, where he worked for two years.
He later went back to work for Pierre Cardin where he was sent to Manila to represent the company.
In 1976 Jean Paul Gaultier set up his own label- making electronic jewellery with his partner Francis Menuge, the man Jean Paul Gaultier described as the love of his life.
1978 after he had received financial backing he presented his first fashion collection - however it was not a success.
“I was a joke for three years, and to be a joke in France is not funny.” He told the Sunday express in 1987.
It was not until the 80s that he really took off, in which he became part of the pop culture that he had previously followed.
He is known as “enfant terrible” (the bad boy) of French fashion. He turned his back on predictable French fashion and looked to street fashion for influence.
In 1988 he expanded to include the label Junior Gaultier, which was a lower priced line for the younger market. It had a strong nautical influence that he carried on throughout all his collections.
It was later replaced by JPG by Gaultier, which consisted of a unisex collection.
Born 24th April 1952 in France,
Jean Paul Gaultier had received no formal training as a designer previously; he began by sending sketches to famous couture stylists, where his talent was spotted by Pierre Cardin who employed him as an assistant in 1970.
He then worked for Jacques Esterel in 1971.
In the same year he worked for Jean Patou, where he worked for two years.
He later went back to work for Pierre Cardin where he was sent to Manila to represent the company.
In 1976 Jean Paul Gaultier set up his own label- making electronic jewellery with his partner Francis Menuge, the man Jean Paul Gaultier described as the love of his life.
1978 after he had received financial backing he presented his first fashion collection - however it was not a success.
“I was a joke for three years, and to be a joke in France is not funny.” He told the Sunday express in 1987.
It was not until the 80s that he really took off, in which he became part of the pop culture that he had previously followed.
He is known as “enfant terrible” (the bad boy) of French fashion. He turned his back on predictable French fashion and looked to street fashion for influence.
In 1988 he expanded to include the label Junior Gaultier, which was a lower priced line for the younger market. It had a strong nautical influence that he carried on throughout all his collections.
It was later replaced by JPG by Gaultier, which consisted of a unisex collection.
Jean Paul Gaultier is known for his controversial designs, which include skirts for men, the “Cage” and using fetishistic fabrics such as PVC and rubber. He also caused shock with using unconventional models for his exhibitions, such as older men, full-figured women, pierced and profoundly tattooed models. He constantly played with gender roles within his shows and dressed men as women and vice versa.
Cage Dresses:
Jean Paul Gaultier is well known for creating the outfits for Madonna’s Blonde Ambition Tour in 1990, which included the infamous Basque and Cone-bra. Later he designed her wardrobe for her 2006 Confessions Tour. Jean Paul Gaultier also designed Kylie Minogue’s “KYLIEX2008” tour wardrobe.
Madonna's Blonde Ambition Tour
He has also designed costumes for Peter Greenaway’s “The Cook, The thief, his Wife and her lover” (1989), Pedro Almodovar’s “Kika” (1994), Caro and Jeunet’s “City of the Lost Children” (1995) and Luc Besson’s “The Fifth Element” (1997).
1990 he published his autobiography “A Nous Deux la Mode”.
Jean Paul Gaultier was seen weekly on TV show “Eurotrash” throughout the 90s and even released his own album of house music “How to do that?” with Tony Mansfield in 1989.
In 1999 Jean Paul Gaultier was the first fashion designer to go online.
1997 revealed his first haute couture collection, which showed a more formal side.
In July 1999 Hermes bought 35 percent of Jean Paul Gaultier’s company, and so enabling him to open stores within East Asia
In 2003 he was appointed the Creative Director for Hermes.
He has even been awarded the title of Chevalier, which is one of France’s highest honours.
He is also has his fragrance range in which he is best known for his signature torso shaped bottle.
He is still successfully producing his menswear and womenswear, diffusion and couture collection as well as the collection for Hermes.
He has also designed costumes for Peter Greenaway’s “The Cook, The thief, his Wife and her lover” (1989), Pedro Almodovar’s “Kika” (1994), Caro and Jeunet’s “City of the Lost Children” (1995) and Luc Besson’s “The Fifth Element” (1997).
1990 he published his autobiography “A Nous Deux la Mode”.
Jean Paul Gaultier was seen weekly on TV show “Eurotrash” throughout the 90s and even released his own album of house music “How to do that?” with Tony Mansfield in 1989.
In 1999 Jean Paul Gaultier was the first fashion designer to go online.
1997 revealed his first haute couture collection, which showed a more formal side.
In July 1999 Hermes bought 35 percent of Jean Paul Gaultier’s company, and so enabling him to open stores within East Asia
In 2003 he was appointed the Creative Director for Hermes.
He has even been awarded the title of Chevalier, which is one of France’s highest honours.
He is also has his fragrance range in which he is best known for his signature torso shaped bottle.
He is still successfully producing his menswear and womenswear, diffusion and couture collection as well as the collection for Hermes.
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