Jean Paul Gaultier
French fashion designer and iconic creator
Born
April 24th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
France
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A prominent fashion designer, celebrated for avant-garde styles and unconventional designs. Founded the eponymous fashion house in 1982, gaining recognition for creativity that challenged norms in fashion. Pioneered the use of non-traditional models and gender-fluid aesthetics. Also created the iconic cone bra for Madonna's 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour, which became a symbol of 1990s pop culture. Gaultier served as a judge on the television show 'Project Runway' and received numerous accolades throughout his career, emphasizing his influence in the fashion industry until retirement in 2020, marking the end of his ready-to-wear line.
Founded own fashion house in 1982
Designed the cone bra for Madonna
Served as a judge on 'Project Runway'
Retired from ready-to-wear fashion in 2020
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