It’s the end of an era. Jean Paul Gaultier took his final bow on his ready-to-wear runway on Saturday with a sendoff befitting a legend. The theme: Beauty pageant. The deco: A disco ball staircase. As for the entertainment? That consisted of a striptease by Spanish actress Rossy de Palma, a mud wrestling competition and a mock lineup of fashion’s front row, including models dressed as Grace Coddington and Suzy Menkes.
To celebrate Gaultier’s momentous ready-to-wear career, we’ve rounded up some of our favorite runway moments that date back to the 70s. Enjoy the show.
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Gaultier
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Spring 1987
JPG: The Early Days. Coming to a theater near you.
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September 1992
Nothing beats Dr. Ruth strutting her stuff on the Jean Paul Gaultier runway to benefit amfAR in 1992. Nothing.
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Spring 1993
Long before there was Lady Gaga, there was Gaultier.
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Spring 1995
Jean Paul Gaultier launches JPG, a unisex collection with a lower price point.
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Spring 1997
Carla Bruni strips down to her skivvies for Jean Paul Gaultier's Spring 1997 collection.
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Spring 2007
Gaultier's infamous cone bra makes a saucy PA at his Spring 2007 show.
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Spring 2008
And you thought Kate Moss was the first model to light up on the runway...
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Fall 2010
Models duke it out in the ring during Paris Menswear Fashion Week.
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Spring 2013
We will worship at the alter of anyone who designs a shrine to Bowie. (Extra snaps to Guido Palau for creating a solid mullet.)
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Spring 2015
Jean Paul Gaultier bidding adieu to ready-to-wear during his final collection for Spring 2015.
