Thursday, February 26, 2009

Week 3: Jean Paul Gaultier

To Reinforce:
` a 'lack of social conformity'
`fashion is more than just a look

The 'Bad Boy' of French Fashion
Jean Paul Gaultier
General
`Born April 24 1952, French
`Never had formal training as a designer
`Pierre Cardin hired him as an assistant

1976- first collection

Known For:
*1. Street wear
2. Formal wear - playful and unusual


CONE BRA - produced for Madonna in 1990s:

Shock

`used older men in exhibitions, as well as full figured women

`pierced and very tattooed models playing traditional gender roles in shows playing traditional gender roles in shows


1994- 'Gaultier' label announced

`unisex collection. Mainly denim. Heavy street influence

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