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Jean Paul Gaultier announces final haute couture show after 50-year career

other · 2026-04-27

On social media, Jean Paul Gaultier, the bold French designer, revealed that his haute couture show on January 22, 2020, at the Châtelet Théâtre in Paris will be his final performance, celebrating 50 years in the fashion industry. He reassured his fans that Gaultier Paris will persist with an upcoming project to be announced shortly. Gaultier, born in Arcueil in 1952, began his career with Pierre Cardin in 1970 and launched his first collection in 1981. He famously collaborated with Madonna, designing the memorable cone bra for her 1990 tour, and also created looks for Marilyn Manson. The exhibition "The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier," which started in 2011, showcased his work in various cities, featuring contributions from celebrated artists.

Key facts

  • Jean Paul Gaultier announced his final haute couture show on January 22, 2020, at Châtelet Théâtre in Paris.
  • The show celebrates his 50th anniversary in fashion.
  • Gaultier Paris will continue with a new project to be revealed soon.
  • Gaultier was born in Arcueil in 1952 and never attended fashion school.
  • He was hired as an assistant by Pierre Cardin in 1970.
  • His first collection was in 1981.
  • He created the iconic cone bra bustier for Madonna's 1990 Blond Ambition Tour.
  • The traveling exhibition 'The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier' started in 2011 in Dallas and San Francisco.

Entities

Artists

  • Jean Paul Gaultier
  • Pierre Cardin
  • Madonna
  • Dita von Teese
  • Marilyn Manson
  • Andy Warhol
  • Cindy Sherman
  • Robert Doisneau
  • Richard Avedon
  • Herb Ritts
  • Pierre et Gilles
  • Mario Testino
  • Mert Alas
  • Marcus Piggott
  • Inez van Lamsweerde
  • Vinoodh Matadin
  • Ellen von Unwerth
  • Bettina Rheims
  • Luc Besson
  • Pedro Almodóvar
  • Jean-Pierre Jeunet

Institutions

  • Gaultier Paris
  • Châtelet Théâtre
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Paris
  • France
  • Arcueil
  • Dallas
  • United States
  • San Francisco
  • Madrid
  • Spain
  • Rotterdam
  • Netherlands
  • Stockholm
  • Sweden
  • London
  • United Kingdom

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