Jean Paul Gaultier Revealed

Monday July 9, 2012

By Justin Howard

Most people recognize Couture Designer Jean Paul Gaultier by his costumes for the hit film, The Fifth Element, than by his nickname 'The Enfant Terrible.' This is just one of many fun facts I'll share with you about fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier.

For more on 'the life and times' of couture designer Jean Paul Gaultier, check out the recent profile I did on him.

You will learn how Jean Paul Gaultier started his fashion career at 18 as the head design assistant to one of the powerful fashion designers in Paris, all without any formal training.

Dive into his 20 year friendship with international pop diva Madonna, and how she inspired Jean Paul Gaultier to designed her iconic cone bra.

Photo courtesy of Justin Howard

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