JEAN PAUL GAULTIER

Age of Enlightenment Mesh Top
SS1998

DESCRIPTION

To commemorate his couture collection and this period of time, Jean Paul Gaultier produced a series of tops and jackets that reflected life during the Age of Enlightenment. This mesh top depicts Parisian architectural structures looming over what seems to be a midday party amongst friends. The words Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 1998 are printed on the bottom hem.

CONDITION

Good condition. Please see photos for full evaluation.

SIZE / MEASUREMENTS

Size: 48
Chest width - 19in/48.5cm
Shoulder width - 17in/43cm
Sleeve length - 24.6in/62.5cm
Full length - 23.8in/60.5cm

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.