The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk

 The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk" is a major retrospective exhibition to the iconic French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Following are the highlights of the exhibition:

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Overview:

Curator: Co-curated with Thierry-Maxime Loriot, the exhibition features Jean Paul Gaultier himself.

Debut: It premiered for the first time in 2011 at the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts and has since been taken to several venues, including the Brooklyn Museum in New York.

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Highlights:

Innovative Designs: The exhibition displays over 140 haute couture and ready-to-wear outfits, underlining Gaultier's groundbreaking vision of fashion-one that frequently blurs the boundaries between the sexes, different cultures, and classes.

The Aesthetic of the Signature: Gaultier has been using very unusual materials and provocative themes in his work, such as corsets, streetwear, and clothes as an expression of diversity and inclusivity.

Immersive Experience: The exhibition is multimedia; there are video projections, sketches, and even mannequins that tell, along with the audience, the story of Gaultier's career.

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Themes

Cultural Commentary: Gaultier is often in commentator mode on social issues such as feminism, identity, and sexuality; hence, his designs are not only visually striking but also hugely meaningful.

Art and Fashion: The exhibition harps on the intersection between art and fashion, showing how Gaultier has pushed the boundaries from the traditional to the avant-garde.

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Impact:

Legacy: Jean Paul Gaultier is considered one of the innovators in the field of fashion. He was known as "enfant terrible" in the world of fashion. Other than designing, his influence extends into art, music, and even pop culture.

This is an exhibition that showcases the innovative spirit of Gaultier and the enduring mark he continues to make on contemporary fashion.

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