Were you able to go back in time and take a glimpse behind the scenes of the birth of Classique, you would see outstanding French savoir-faire at work. For the bottle was not just an aesthetic revolution, it was a veritable technical feat. Just like in his Haute Couture creations, nothing must be impossible. Gaultier had very precise ideas and wishes and wanted the now famous bust bottle to delight all the senses — no holds barred. He did not care that glass is a notoriously difficult material to work with or that Classique’s curves had to be sensual and rounded. Or that the colours had to be powdery to help create the illusion of a satin corset. In short, the bottle had to be both visually stunning as well as sensual to the touch. The stakes were high but thanks to the expertise of French glass-makers, Jean Paul Gaultier's dream perfume bottle became a reality. 

Thirty years after its launch, Classique still enjoys the same success and continues to declare a love for Fashion. This timeless perfume likes nothing better than a whole new wardrobe. Reflecting new Gaultier collections or new versions of the fragrance, this legendary bust bottle adores changing outfits. A veritable catwalk show! We have seen this iconic perfume bottle dressed in a tattooed mesh skin, a glowing sequinned corset, a warm and cosy down jacket, the classic body morph top so beloved of the House of Gaultier, a rainbow-striped sailor top proudly bearing supportive messages, as well as lace, knits, graffiti, gold or even a simple necklace of summer flowers. But beware! Although Classique adores changing her appearance, it is not because she gets bored, quite the contrary, it’s just that she likes to emulate the women Jean Paul Gaultier created her for — all women everywhere.