Jean-Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture and Pret-a-Porter fashion designer. Gaultier rejected the normal aesthetic and earned himself the name "the bad boy of fashion", he was the first to organise random castings and celebrate upside-down dress. In keeping with his spirit of challenging traditional fashion for both men and women, androgyny began to appear as a recurring theme throughout his collections in the 1980s.
(Regine Chopinot commissioned Jean Paul Gaultier to create the costumes for the 1985 ballet "Le Défilé" and then choreographed around them)
Gaultier never received formal training to be a designer, instead he sent sketches to famous couture stylists from an early age. In 1970 he was hired to as Pierre Cardin's assistant after being impressed by his talent. Gaultier's first individual collection was released in 1976 under his own couture house, success was not immediate but his unusual taste and style was noticed. In 1978 after his 'Grease' collection Jean-Paul Gaultier was ready to throw in towel from lack of finance. However the head of The Bus Stop boutique in paris, Dominique Emschwiller, and Yoshio Nakamoto from Kashiyama, commissioned him to create a clothing line. This was a success and Gaultier officially launched Jean Paul Gaultier SA three years later.
(Jean-Paul Gaultier at Paris Fashion Week A/W 11/12)
Jean-Paul Gaultier created a media splash in 1984 when he created men's skirts for his 'God Created Man' collection. Androgyny became a recurring theme in his work. Although most people found his designs decadent at the time, fashion editors Melka Tréanton of Elle, Claude Brouet and Catherine Lardeur of French Marie Claire, immediately noticed his mastery of tailoring and were seduced by his creativity.
In 1988 Gaultier released a dance song titled "How To Do That" featuring many of his fashion pieces.
(Madonna performing on her Blond Ambition tour)
(Madonna wearing Jean-Paul Gaultier on her Blond Ambition Tour, 1990)
Gaultier is well know for the costumes he had designed and produced for Madonna, especially her infamous cone bra for her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour, as well as the wardrobe for her 2006 Confessions Tour.
Gaultier never received formal training to be a designer, instead he sent sketches to famous couture stylists from an early age. In 1970 he was hired to as Pierre Cardin's assistant after being impressed by his talent. Gaultier's first individual collection was released in 1976 under his own couture house, success was not immediate but his unusual taste and style was noticed. In 1978 after his 'Grease' collection Jean-Paul Gaultier was ready to throw in towel from lack of finance. However the head of The Bus Stop boutique in paris, Dominique Emschwiller, and Yoshio Nakamoto from Kashiyama, commissioned him to create a clothing line. This was a success and Gaultier officially launched Jean Paul Gaultier SA three years later.
Jean-Paul Gaultier created a media splash in 1984 when he created men's skirts for his 'God Created Man' collection. Androgyny became a recurring theme in his work. Although most people found his designs decadent at the time, fashion editors Melka Tréanton of Elle, Claude Brouet and Catherine Lardeur of French Marie Claire, immediately noticed his mastery of tailoring and were seduced by his creativity.
In 1988 Gaultier released a dance song titled "How To Do That" featuring many of his fashion pieces.
Gaultier is well know for the costumes he had designed and produced for Madonna, especially her infamous cone bra for her 1990 Blond Ambition Tour, as well as the wardrobe for her 2006 Confessions Tour.
Gaultier has caused shock by using unconventional models for his exhibitions, including full-figured women, older men, heavily pierced and tattooed models and switching the gender roles in his shows. This has earned him both criticism and popularity.
Gaultier has also designed costumes for Marilyn Manson, including the outfits for Manson's 'Golden Age of Grotesque' album. The costumes he designed for singer Mylène Farmer has gained mcuh attention. He has designed costume's for Kylie Minogue's Kyliex2008 tour, as well as Hong Kong singer Leslie Cheung.
(S/S 11 Collection Haute Couture)
Gaultier uses similar silhouettes in his work, accentuating the female's hips and bust. He is renowned for his corset aesthetic and cut-out work. Resembling fetish wear, Jean-Paul Gaultier is an extremely creative designer who pushes boundaries and is one of my favourite designers.
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