Gaultier launched the Junior diffusion line in 1988 for younger fans who couldn’t buy his flagship designs. Gaultier stated that the lower-priced line was not a money grab, but rather […]
“Andro Jeans” / Spring/Summer 1993
Deconstruction and Stunning Tailoring Have Great Effect in Hair-raising Junior Gaultier “Andro Jeans” S/S 1993
Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 1993 collection was shown in Paris, and several fashion reporters attended, including Suzy Menkes, Jackie Modlinger, and Ingrid Sischy. Several of Gaultier’s iconic design elements were […]
“Les Tatouages” / Spring/Summer 1994
Gaultier’s Global Village Chic Shows the Best of the World “Les Tatouages” S/S 1994
In 1994 Vogue magazine described Jean Paul Gaultier’s Les Tatouages collection of Spring/Summer 1994 as “A startling vision of cross-cultural harmony”. Twenty years later in a 2015 article on vogue.com, […]
“The Great Journey” / Fall/Winter 1994-95
Amazing Knowledge, Not Clueless about Junior Gaultier’s Fashion History
It’s been a long time coming, but I can finally introduce Christopher, who has been my go-to for identifying Junior Gaultier apparel and accessories. Whether I have an inkling as […]
"Around the World in 168 Outfits" / "Rap’sody in Blue" / “Modern Retros”
Gaultier’s Phenomenal Deconstruction of Fashion on the Trucker Jacket
A very brief (and possibly inaccurate) history of the trucker jacket The denim jacket is a timeless classic, worn by people of all ages and styles, from rebel teens in […]
"Photography Maniacs" / Fall/Winter 1992-93
Madonna’s Eyes and Doves on Fire “Photography Maniacs” F/W 1992-93
In my effort to document a Junior Gaultier piece for each season, the label was in existence, I’ve had to revert to a mainline piece, despite having a Junior Gaultier […]