Jean Paul Gaultier presents Haute Couture collection at Paris Fashion Week 2022

After Jean-Paul Gaultier celebrated the 50th anniversary of his brand and completed his career as a couturier, he trusts modern fashion designers to create new collections for his brand. Last season it was Chitose Abe, and now it's Glenn Martens, Y/Project designer and more recently Diesel's creative director.

A refined hourglass silhouette, macrame or heavy red velvet dresses, trompe l'oeil and coral prints - all these iconic elements for the Jean Paul Gaultier’s new collection are recognizable by the handwriting of Glenn Martens, who managed to preserve the aesthetic vision of the brand, transforming it through the lens of his own reality. He unveils his vision of Gaultier haute couture by bringing vintage prints back to the runway, like an optical illusion technique and Gaultier's favorite stripe. Glenn himself noted that it was especially interesting for him to create the Jean Paul Gultier S/S 2022 collection also because no one expects brand to develop in the future.

The collection is designed with calm gray, beige and black colors. Designers used lots of fabrics such as satin, velvet and knitwear. The highlight of the collection became translucent multi-layered dresses and dresses with sleeves that can be turned into gloves. The unrestrained spirit of the collection was enhanced by accessories. Massive flower earrings, various shapes clutches, corsets and platform shoes gave the show a truly empyreal atmosphere.

Last months Gaultier vintage items are experiencing a second birth. They are worn by Bella Hadid, Dua Lipa, Kendall Jenner, Rihanna, Cardi B and even Carrie Bradshaw wears it. According to luxury online retailer The RealReal demand for vintage Gaultier increased up to 70% last year. Also Jean Paul Gaultier launched its own rental and resale service for vintage designs.