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Gaultier. Mollie Berntsen. France in 1970’s. Tradition challenged by American lifestyle Intensifying Anti-Americanism American corporations come to France French cuisine ruined by American fast food “local content” laws passed Loss in French power Inability to compete.
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Gaultier Mollie Berntsen
France in 1970’s • Tradition challenged by American lifestyle • Intensifying Anti-Americanism • American corporations come to France • French cuisine ruined by American fast food • “local content” laws passed • Loss in French power • Inability to compete
Jean Paul Gaultier • Born April 1952 in France • No formal training • 1970- (age 18) Hired by Pierre Cardin as an assistant • 1971- Worked for Jacques Esterel, then Jean Patou • 1974- Managed Pierre Cardin boutique in Manila • 1976- First solo collection
1976 First collection For women Establishes “enfant terrible” reputation French magazine, “Mode Internationale,” publishes his sketches
1980 “James Bond” collection Signature aesthetic Sexy silouettes
1985 Spring/Summer “Et Dieucréal'Homme,” First introduces the man skirt
1990 Madonna’s Blond Ambition Tour Cone bra
1997 Haute Couture
2006 Plus-sized revolt Industry controversy Media debate
2009 Muse: AgynessDeyn
2011 Obesity on the runway Leads off show with plus sized singer Beth Ditto
Legacies Gender Bending Underwear as outerwear Pushing the envelope Tailored Perfection
Celebrity Clients Marion Cotillard Madonna Kylie Minogue Beth Ditto Marilyn Manson Mylene Farmer
More Facts Lost his life partner to AIDS in 1980 Won French designer of the year in 1987 Released a dance single called, “How to Do That,” in 1988 Nominated by European Film for Best Production Designer for the film, “The Cool, The Thief, Hi Wife and Her Love,” in 1990 Designed the costumes for movie, “The Fifth Element,” in 1999 Worked as Hermes’ menswear designer from 2004-2011
Business Ventures Perfume line for men and women Fur collection Haute couture- GaultierPARIS Junior Gaultier JPG Gaultier- unisex collection Gaultier Jeans Children’s wear Baby line
The Fashion World of Jean Paul gaultier Musuem exhibition devoted to Gaultier Launched June, 2011 in Montreal, Quebec; still touring
Refrences • “Jean Paul Gaultier Fashion Retrospective.” Arizona Foothills Magazine. June 17, 2011. http://www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com/afm-style-files/scottsdale-fashion-flash/jean-paul-gaultier-fashion-retrospective • “Jean Paul Gaultier.” Strassvision. January 1, 2010. • http://strassvision.blogspot.com/2010/01/jean-paul-gaultier.html • “Jean Paul Gaultier.” In Style. • http://www.instyle.com/instyle/fashiondesigners/keymoments/0,,20226065_jean-paul-gaultier_20237620,00.html • “Jean Paul Gaultier.” NY Mag. <http://nymag.com/fashion/fashionshows/designers/bios/jeanpaulgaultier/>