

The following year Gaultier designed the costumes for Madonna’s “Blond Ambition World Tour 90”.

In 1989 Gaultier released a record, “How To Do That”, in collaboration with Tony Mansfield. In 1988 Gaultier designed his first collection of “JUNIOR Gaultier”, a line for children. This was followed by autumn/winter 85/86 “Pretty Mister” collection, where Gaultier created the dress for men. The following spring/summer 1985 “and God Created Man” collection, Gaultier designed the skirt for men. In 1984 Gaultier produced his first men’s collection “Man As Object”, featuring low cut backs. Gaultier hit his stride during the eighties with fashion editors including Melka Treanton of Elle and Claude Brouet and Catherine Lardeur of French Marie Claire impressed by his creativity and precise tailoring.

This marked the beginning of twice yearly presentations of his female collections. Two years later in 1978, Gaultier presented his first collection with new partners. With his experience and skills honed, Gaultier created his first collection under his own name in 1976. Together Gaultier and his business partner manufactured the first electronic jewellery. In 1974 Gaultier returned to Pierre Cardin, this time working in Manila where he began to create collections intended for America.Īt the beginning of 1976 Gaultier started a collaboration with Mr Francis Menuge. That same year Gaultier joined Jean Patou, where he stayed for two years as an assistant to Michael Goma and then to Angelo Tarlazzi. With no formal training, Gaultier continued to grow his skills, joining Jacques Esterel for a short period in 1971. Jean Paul Gaultier’s career started on his 18th birthday when he was employed as a sketcher for Pierre Cardin in 1970.
