Jean Paul Gaultier is a French haute couture and prêt-à-porter fashion designer. He is described as an "enfant terrible" of the fashion industry and is known for his unconventional designs with motifs including corsets, marinières, and tin cans. He was born on April 24, 1952, in Arcueil, France. His mother was a clerk and his father an accountant. It was his maternal grandmother, Marie Garrabe, who introduced him to the world of fashion. He never received formal training as a designer. Instead, he began to send sketches to famous couture stylists at an early age. Pierre Cardin was impressed by his talent and hired him as an assistant in 1970. Then he worked with Jacques Esterel in 1971 and Jean Patou later that year again worked for Cardin managing the Pierre Cardin boutique in Manila for a year until 1974.

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Jean Paul Gaultier, vintage Runway Trompe L'Oeil mesh dress,…

Jean Paul Gaultier, vintage Runway Trompe L'Oeil mesh dress, circa 1996; the printed nylon maxi dress styled featuring tuxedo print, made by Fuzzi Spa for Gaultier, marked size M.

Jean Paul Gaultier, sleeveless Midi dress, silk with tribal…

Tribal Print Midi Dress by Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier, sleeveless Midi dress, silk with tribal print enhanced by multicolour pleated mesh edges, strap closure to back, size L

Jean Paul Gaultier, plaid shirt dress, black and red with…

Jean Paul Gaultier Plaid Shirt Dress, Size 42

Jean Paul Gaultier, plaid shirt dress, black and red with button down top with wrap skirt, labelled 'Jean Paul Gaultier, Made in Italy', size 42. Provenance: The collection of a lady

Jean Paul Gaultier, three piece embroidered tuxedo suit, black…

Embroidered Tuxedo Suit by Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier, three piece embroidered tuxedo suit, black with single button closure and black satin shawl collar, contrast apricot coloured lining, together with an elaborately embroidered vest with beaded trim, and black high waisted trousers, each…

An umbrella by Jean Paul Gaultier, original price tags attached

JP Gaultier Umbrella with Tags

An umbrella by Jean Paul Gaultier, original price tags attached

A tie by Jean Paul Gaultier, styled in embossed dark green silk

Green Embossed Silk Tie by Jean Paul Gaultier

A tie by Jean Paul Gaultier, styled in embossed dark green silk

A tie by Jean Paul Gaultier, styled in green silk

Green Silk Tie by Jean Paul Gaultier

A tie by Jean Paul Gaultier, styled in green silk

A JPG Birkin shoulder bag by Hermes, the 42 cm bag designed by…

Hermes Rouge Clemence Birkin Shoulder Bag by Gaultier

A JPG Birkin shoulder bag by Hermes, the 42 cm bag designed by Jean Paul Gaultier, styled in rouge clemence leather, with palladium hardware and embossed 'K' in a square, with keys and dust cover

Jean Paul Gaultier leather handbag decorated with well known…

European Landmarks Leather Handbag by Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier leather handbag decorated with well known European landmarks, in green sepia tones