Jean Paul Gaultier Mesh Set (c. 1990s)
Curator's Note
This set is characteristic of Gaultier's 1990s mesh work - semi-sheer stretch fabric used as a canvas for graphic print. The horizontal stripe pattern drawing on ethnic and folkloric motifs reflects his ongoing interest in cultural cross-referencing, with the Gaultier logo woven into the neckline and hem as a deliberate signature.
Description
- Two-piece set comprising a short-sleeved V-neck top and high-waisted midi skirt in semi-sheer stretch mesh
- Horizontal stripe pattern featuring varied ethnic and folkloric-inspired motifs
- Jean Paul Gaultier logo along the neckline and skirt hem
Size & Measurements
- Labelled size S - fabric allows for some stretch (please refer to measurements for accurate fit)
- Measurements are taken with the garment laid flat:
Top:
- Shoulder: 40cm
- Chest: 38cm
- Waist: 28cm
Skirt:
- Waist: 26cm
- Hips: 32cm
- Length: 73cm
Excellent
Garment is in outstanding condition with no or minimal signs of wear. Any flaws present are negligible and do not detract from the overall appearance or integrity of the piece.
Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier is a French fashion designer who launched his label in Paris in 1976, having begun his career as an assistant to Pierre Cardin. Dubbed the enfant terrible of French fashion, he built his aesthetic around subcultures the mainstream of fashion ignored, including the biker, the fetishist and the punk, and made the Breton sailor stripe a recurring signature of his own French heritage. He brought corsetry and lingerie onto the runway as structural elements and introduced men's skirts in 1984. The cone bra corset, which first appeared in his Spring/Summer 1989 collection, became globally recognised when Madonna wore it on the Blond Ambition World Tour in 1990. He presented his final haute couture show in 2020.
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