JEAN PAUL GAULTIER Trompe-l’Œil Denim Jacket (AW 1998)
A jacket from Jean Paul Gaultier’s Autumn/Winter 1998 collection, featuring a trompe-l’Œil print that plays with illusion, surface, and perception — a recurring theme in Gaultier’s work during the late 1990s. The printed imagery mimics layered denim construction, blurring the boundary between garment and image while maintaining a clean, wearable silhouette. Designed with a pointed collar, front zip fastening, and a short, fitted cut, the piece exemplifies Gaultier’s ability to merge conceptual design with everyday clothing forms.
Details
Material: Cotton Color: Black / cream Size: No size tag; fits approx. Women’s S–M or Men’s XS Measurements: Contact us for details Fabric: Slight stretch Condition: Very good vintage condition; light yellowing to the interior, not visible when worn Collection: Autumn/Winter 1998
About Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier is a French designer known for his radical approach to fashion, where illusion, provocation, and cultural commentary intersect. Throughout the 1990s, he frequently employed trompe-l’Œil techniques to challenge traditional ideas of construction and authenticity, using print as a conceptual tool rather than decoration. These works stand today as key archival expressions of his vision — garments that question what clothing is, and how it is perceived.
