A dream has finally come true, to give life to a fashion collection
made oneself: the ability to be free, the possibility of thinking
"differently" about fashion, driven by the need to be up-to-date,
elegant, creative for ones contemporaries.
The collection includes 70 models, 15 of which are for men because
Jean-Paul Gaultier is still faithful to beliefs: men and women
deserve elegance and have the right to vestmental arms of seduction
as well as remaining themselves. This couture collection offers
men embroidery, bustiers, fur collars, an open back veiled in
lace.
The collection is built and presented as the wardrobe of a modern
woman: to start, the clothing is super simple, a second skin,
the black crepe catsuit, for day and for night. This is followed
by suits, the chic and essential formula (Jean-Paul Gaultier is
above all a tailor and his men or women's suits are clearly "identifiable"
by their cut and finishes) shown here in a stretch sweater suit
version that fits over the head; an over large version to be wrapped
up in; a bias cut front deep cleavage version with very pure lines;
finally a décolleté version, bare shoulders or scoop back. In
contrast with the strict suits comes the jackets, blouses, overcoats,
in tennis stripes or organza, kimono adaptations are also worn
from morn to eve. Another essential item, the dress, without forgetting
the little black dress, more or less covered - demure and embroidered
-, more or less sexy - a décolleté sliding off one shoulder-,
ultra light dress in cotton tulle on a nude background or reproachless
like the black crepe corset dress.
A couture collection is also full of surprises that make the most
reasonable garment seductive and a stand out. Jean-Paul Gaultier
blends charm and tenderness with a touch of spice, as shown by
the car cardigan with glove sleeves crocheted with peccary leather;
the same is true as he changes his signature sailor's top into
a "siren" dress with ecru and navy lace stripes, old jeans are
taken apart and sumptuously embroidered with jet for a frock coat
with princely and impertinent outline. It is also the sparkle
of a bustier embroidered with dragons and a lacquer red skirt
which seems to "fall". Then like a cloud, light as cotton candy,
an evening dress completely draped with white tulle on a peach
background.
In these 70 models, Jean-Paul Gaultier wanted to seduce and correspond
to today's desires; his collection combines traditional talent,
creativity and pleasure necessary for modern elegance. Couture
has its rules. After having taken the client's measurements, the
clothing is made in the designer's workshop, then adapted and
perfected in one or two fittings. Couture is custom-made work
done with great perfection on a given body. Couture is a unique
garment for oneself. Jean-Paul Gaultier also wanted lower prices
to reach a new female clientele.