What's the missing link between a restrictive piece of lingerie and a symbol of femininity? Gaultier
By showcasing on the catwalk what society was at such pains to hide, Gaultier used the corset to liberate women from the restrictions of the past.
In 1983, Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled his reinterpretation of the corset at his spring-summer show and transformed it into an elegant contemporary garment.
Daringly bold design. Proud bust. From Madonna’s concerts to his iconic perfume bottles, the corsets created by fashion’s wild child have nothing to hide. Quite the opposite.