Jean-Paul Gaultier has retired, but the brand that bears his name has once again become one of the hottest in the fashion world.
The fashion house bearing the name of Jean-Paul Gaultier was founded in 1982: since then, it has been in the headlines and on the surface many times.
The French designer once made famous, among other things, Madonna’s popular turtlenecks, men’s skirts, classic striped shirts, and torso-shaped perfume bottles that have become iconic in cosmetics.
Jean Paul Gaultier fashion show in October 2022. All Over Press
The fashion brand named after the French designer named fashion’s “horror” continues with a shocking and playful line, even though Jean-Paul Gaultier72, already retired from the head of his fashion house in 2020.
The Jean Paul Gaultier x Simone Rocha Haute Couture collection was presented in January 2024 at Paris Fashion Week. All Over Press
Right now in fashion there are many elements that Gaultier’s brand is known for, such as emphasizing sexuality in clothing, translucent clothes, tight lines and snappy jackets.
The brand’s maxi dress 490 e, Jean Paul Gaultier.
Satin bralette 690 e, Jean Paul Gaultier.
One of the brand’s most famous fans are Jenner’s influential sisters Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The older of the sisters, Kendall Jenner, who works as a model, has worn Jean-Paul Gaultier’s vintage clothes so often that she has already been labeled a fan of the brand.
The brand’s vintage clothes are on a special rise, this has also been noticed in the vintage shops of the capital of fashion, Paris, as we wrote earlier.
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The Haute Couture collections of the Jean Paul Gaultier fashion house are alternately designed by different fashion designers. The brand has managed to attract interesting and current designers to this role.
In addition to his own brand, Jean Paul Gaultier also had time to work as the head designer of the traditional French fashion house Hermès during his career. In addition, he has collaborated with, among others, the street-credible luxury fashion brand Supreme, the fast fashion chain Lindex and the beverage giant Coca Cola. All Over Press
The Irish fashion designer was responsible for Jean Paul Gaultier’s latest Haute Couture collection Simone Rocha, 37, who also has her own eponymous luxury fashion brand. In the past, Rocha has also designed, among other things, a collaborative collection for the fast fashion chain Hfor &M.
The Jean Paul Gaultier x Simone Rocha Haute Couture collection was presented in January 2024 at Paris Fashion Week. All Over Press
The collection designed by Rocha for the brand included many familiar elements from Jean-Paul Gaultier’s collections, such as underwire bras, striped patterns, laces, corsets and bowler hats.
He also brought familiar features from his own design philosophy to the creations, such as tulle fabric, volume silhouette and girlish bow details.