JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

Flag Sherling Coat
AW1997

 

DESCRIPTION

For his fall-winter 1997 collection, Gaultier drew inspiration from a range of influences, spanning from Russian literature to contemporary social issues that harped change. The brick wall print on the shearling jacket shown above was used throughout the collection. Done in several iterations, that included the “Fight Racism” and Mayakovsky prints. This version features scattered flags from around the globe, including the Soviet, Israeli, Swiss, and Japanese flags.

CONDITION

8/10 condition. Please see photos for full evaluation.

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS

Pit to Pit: 19 Inches
Length: 35 Inches
Sleeve Length: 24 Inches

COVERAGE

Jean Paul Gaultier has been one of the biggest names in fashion for decades. Launching his brand in 1982, he almost immediately became known as the "enfant terrible" of fashion. Gaultier was exploring trends and ideas that many others found absurd at the time. Some of these trends include skirts for men, sheer "tattoo" tops, and cone bras. He uses his sense of humor to bring up very real subliminal messages, including gender attitudes, social values, and cultural morality.