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Jean-Paul Gaultier is going out with a bang.
On Thursday, celebrities, designers, and influencers galore gathered at
the famous Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris to witness a show they
won't soon forget. The crowds watched in awe as Bella Hadid,
Gigi Hadid, Dita Von Teese, Paris Jackson, and
so many more famous models strut across the catwalk
in outrageous, beautiful ensembles designed by none other
than Jean-Paul Gaultier himself.
the famous Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris to witness a show they
won't soon forget. The crowds watched in awe as Bella Hadid,
Gigi Hadid, Dita Von Teese, Paris Jackson, and
so many more famous models strut across the catwalk
in outrageous, beautiful ensembles designed by none other
than Jean-Paul Gaultier himself.
But this show wasn't unforgettable for it's a star-studded rotation
of models or for having Boy George performing—that's par for
the course. It's an unforgettable show because this marks the
end of Jean-Paul's reign as the King of Haute Couture.
After 50 years in the fashion industry, the renowned designer
made his final bow.
of models or for having Boy George performing—that's par for
the course. It's an unforgettable show because this marks the
end of Jean-Paul's reign as the King of Haute Couture.
After 50 years in the fashion industry, the renowned designer
made his final bow.
On Jan. 17, the 67-year-old revealed via social media,
"This show celebrating 50 years of my career will also be
my last. But rest assured Haute Couture will continue with a
new concept."
"This show celebrating 50 years of my career will also be
my last. But rest assured Haute Couture will continue with a
new concept."
According to The Guardian, his exit from haute couture doesn't
mean he's hanging up his scissors anytime soon, instead,
he's going to shift his focus to his "high-end fashion and perfume
business."
mean he's hanging up his scissors anytime soon, instead,
he's going to shift his focus to his "high-end fashion and perfume
business."
Nonetheless, his presence at the couture shows will be missed.
After all, he's the designer who created Madonna's iconic cone bra
and so many more historic looks.
After all, he's the designer who created Madonna's iconic cone bra
and so many more historic looks.
To see which models and stars made an appearance at the
artist's final couture show, check out the gallery below!
artist's final couture show, check out the gallery below!
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JEAN-PAUL GAULTIER
The 67-year-old star celebrates his final show in the arms of his very own models.
