Jean Paul Gaultier For Piper Heidsieck Corset Champagne Bottle Holder, 1990
About the Item
- Designer:
- Brand:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Condition:
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU6623785281
Jean Paul Gaultier
Endeavoring to tear down gender stereotypes and sartorial norms on the catwalk, making underwear outerwear, putting men in skirts and models of all shapes and sizes on the runway, Jean Paul Gaultier has created wildly provocative, transformational designs for day dresses, gowns, tops and other garments that draw on numerous influences and boldly merge haute couture with street sensibility.
An only child raised in the suburbs of Paris, Gaultier didn’t have a formal fashion education. But he loved to sketch and was drawn to clothing, citing the corsets in his maternal grandmother’s closet as having a formative impact on his creative direction. He’s said that some of his earliest fashion work was for his teddy bear, and later he would send his sketches to designers he revered, including Pierre Cardin.
Gaultier began his career in 1970 as an assistant to Cardin, who admired the sketches the 18-year-old had sent for his appraisal. After Gaultier had his first runway show in 1976, featuring unconventional statements like pairing motorcycle jackets with ballerina skirts, it didn’t take long for his star to rise.
Gaultier's playful but exquisitely crafted reimaginings of classic Parisian styles — the striped mariner shirt, the trench coat — soon became recurring themes of his eponymous house, which he founded with his life partner and business associate Francis Menuge in 1982.
“He was absolutely peerless for the longest time in the late ’80s and early ’90s,” fashion editor Tim Blanks told the New York Times. This was the period of Gaultier’s most iconic designs.
In 1984, Gaultier’s “Boy Toy” collection challenged men’s fashion with striped shirts and skirts — and sold around 3,000 of them. He was hailed for spectacle-laden runway shows and superb tailoring. Gaultier began to work with Madonna during the late 1980s, and, at the pop star’s request, he designed the costumes for her 1990 “Blond Ambition” tour. Her pink corset became a cultural touchstone of the era.
Gaultier continued to expand his brand. There were the colorful all-over graphic prints in the sheer stretch-tulle fabric of his Soleil line — which have gained fans in millennials seeking the authentic, easy style of 1990s fashion — and he debuted his first couture collection in 1997. Gaultier created costumes for film and stage and was nominated for a César Award for Best Costume Design for The City of Lost Children (1995) and then a second for Luc Besson’s The Fifth Element (1997).
From 2003 to 2010, Gaultier was the creative director for Hermès. The first international exhibition of his work, “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk,” debuted in 2011 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and toured to cities including Stockholm, New York City, Dallas and London. Vintage Gaultier Birkin bags are unsurprisingly sought-after collectibles, and the So Black collection — a line that included the So Black Birkin, which featured black PVD-coated hardware — was among his last works for the brand before his departure.
Gaultier presented his last ready-to-wear collection in 2014 and in 2020 stepped down from his couture line, ending his boundary-pushing, industry-shaping reign with a raucous show of more than 230 outfits formed from fragments of collections from across his 50-year career.
One of fashion’s enfants terribles, Gaultier has never sought out pretty for pretty’s sake. Instead, he has challenged the traditional ideals of beauty. Today, the designer's vintage clothing designs — experimental undergarments cut from lace and suede, leather-trimmed evening dresses and jackets of denim, plastic or striped jersey — are as punk as they are high fashion.
Find vintage Jean Paul Gaultier dresses, skirts, jeans and accessories today on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: San Diego, CA
- Return PolicyA return for this item may be initiated within 3 days of delivery.
- 1970s Janice Wainwright Raspberry Pink Belted Vintage 70s Wool Midi DressBy Janice WainwrightLocated in San Diego, CAAmazing late 70s JANICE WAINWRIGHT raspberry pink long dolman sleeve wool felt midi dress ! Fabric covered buttons at left shoulder, and hidden zipper up the side. Pockets at each si...Category
1970s English Cocktail Dresses
- NWT Emilio Pucci 2000s Bubblegum Pink Kaleidoscope Mosaic Satchel Handbag PurseBy Emilio PucciLocated in San Diego, CABrand new with tags early 2000s vintage EMILIO PUCCI bubblegum pink satchel bag ! Features the brands signature kaleidoscope mosaic print in various shade...Category
Early 2000s Italian Top Handle Bags
- Rare 1950s Tropical Print Lightweight Cotton Colorful Vintage 50s JumpsuitLocated in San Diego, CARare 1950s tropical print lightweight cotton colorful one piece harem jumpsuit ( possibly Claire McCardell )! Features vibrant colors of purple, orange, blue, green, yellow, and blac...Category
1950s Jumpsuits
- NWT Givenchy Spring 2020 Size 34 / 2 - 4 Hot Pink Fuchsia Silk Belted Blouse TopBy GivenchyLocated in San Diego, CAChic brand new with store tags GIVENCHY S/S 2020 by Clare Waight Keller hot pink silk shirt ! Features an attached tie belt. Asymmetrical hem. Velvet details at each puff sleeve. Sim...Category
2010s Italian Blouses and Tops
- NWT Donna Karan Resort 2016 Hot Pink Size Medium Strapless Tube DressBy Donna KaranLocated in San Diego, CAChic new with tags DONNA KARAN hot pink strapless tube dress ! This is actually from Karan’s final collection before her retirement. Attached tube slips over the head when the dress ...Category
2010s Italian Cocktail Dresses
- NWT Pamella Roland Spring 2018 Sz 6 / 8 Hot Pink Silk Chiffon One Shoulder GownBy Pamella RolandLocated in San Diego, CAStunning brand new with tags PAMELLA ROLAND S/S 2018 Runway hot pink silk chiffon one shoulder Grecian gown ! The brightest shade of pink, with intricate pleating details throughout ...Category
2010s American Evening Gowns
- Gucci Silver Stag Stirrup Set of 8 Cups and BucketBy GucciLocated in Scottsdale, AZGet your hands on this rare set of signed "Gucci" "Made in Italy" silver plate Stirrup cups and ice bucket! A perfect addition to any bar ca...Category
1980s Italian Barware
- Gucci V Accornero Floral Mugs- Set of 7By GucciLocated in Scottsdale, AZDid someone say Gucci? Snag this one of a kind mug set for your next early morning coffee or tea! Trust me, coffee tastes better in fine Gucci. These would making an amazing gift for a your favorite host, a luxurious display in your home, or used for a tea party with all of your friends. This will bring a pop of color to your display that will add what it's missing. The design of this mug is ultra-luxe with still being playful with vibrant coloring. This mug is signed by Gucci. Featured in a V Accornero beautiful Floral and Flora motif with gold accent on inner rim. Each mug stamped on the bottom, “Fine Bone China, Made in England” with Gucci Crest Logo. Set upon your gold bar cart...Category
1980s Italian Barware
- Gucci Vintage Fine Bone China Knight MugBy GucciLocated in Scottsdale, AZDid someone say Gucci? Snag this one of a kind mug for your next early morning coffee or tea! Trust me, coffee tastes better in fine Gucci. If you don't feel like making this your new everyday mug, mix-and-match this Gucci mug...Category
1980s Italian For The Table
- 1980s Gucci Accornero Print Linen Placemat SetBy GucciLocated in London, GBRare Gucci Accornero print linen placemat set of 2, blue outline, the set comes with 2 matching napkins, Made in Italy Condition: vintage 1980s, exce...Category
1980s Italian For The Table
- Versace Rosenthal 1990s Russian Dream Coffee PotBy VersaceLocated in Scottsdale, AZIntroducing the Versace Rosenthal 1990s Russian Dream Coffee Pot – a stunning porcelain masterpiece that seamlessly blends opulence and artistry to bring a touch of luxury to your ki...Category
1990s German Barware
- Versace Rosenthal 1990s Medusa Coffe PotBy VersaceLocated in Scottsdale, AZIntroducing the Versace Rosenthal 1990s Medusa Coffee Pot – a captivating blend of iconic design and opulence that transforms your kitchen into a glamorous haven. Crafted from stunni...Category
1990s German Barware