JEAN PAUL GAULTIER
Optical Illusion Faces Coat
DESCRIPTION
The tailoring side of Gaultier’s menswear oeuvre has been overshadowed by his infamous gaudy opus, however the house’s unique androgynous approach to construction in regards to the “menswear” silhouettes deserves attention.
The print itself is stitched onto the surface of the jacket, which induces an illusionary effect in which these shadowy humanoid faces morph from abstraction to palpability in any given viewer’s peripheral vision. Gaultier’s approach to the construction of this jacket integrated ironically passé motifs onto a modernist silhouette. He integrated exaggerated shoulder support, leather appliqué detailing around the cuffs and collar, and an elongated slit down the rear base onto a non-tapered broad draped cut body.
CONDITION
8/10 condition. Please see photos for full evaluation.
SIZE / MEASUREMENTS
Size 48, Fits Medium
Pit to Pit: 21 Inches
Length: 44 Inches
Sleeve Length: 17.5 Inches
Shoulder: 17.5 Inches
Optical Illusion Faces Coat
AW2001
DESCRIPTION
The tailoring side of Gaultier’s menswear oeuvre has been overshadowed by his infamous gaudy opus, however the house’s unique androgynous approach to construction in regards to the “menswear” silhouettes deserves attention.The print itself is stitched onto the surface of the jacket, which induces an illusionary effect in which these shadowy humanoid faces morph from abstraction to palpability in any given viewer’s peripheral vision. Gaultier’s approach to the construction of this jacket integrated ironically passé motifs onto a modernist silhouette. He integrated exaggerated shoulder support, leather appliqué detailing around the cuffs and collar, and an elongated slit down the rear base onto a non-tapered broad draped cut body.
CONDITION
8/10 condition. Please see photos for full evaluation.SIZE / MEASUREMENTS
Size 48, Fits MediumPit to Pit: 21 Inches
Length: 44 Inches
Sleeve Length: 17.5 Inches
Shoulder: 17.5 Inches