With no formal fashion education to boast of, Jean Paul Gaultier established himself in the 70s and 80s as the “enfant terrible" of French fashion. His irreverent style left nothing sacred, dancing over the standard guard rails of high-fashion — he played with gender roles, adorning men in skirts decades before others opted to, and allowed plus sized women and older men to grace his runways. His talent was undeniable, though his utilization of such gifts made him a fiercely divisive designer. While often ripped by the French press, he gained the hearts of numerous subversive, forward-thinking icons, including Madonna and Marilyn Manson, both whom he conceptualized tour wardrobes for.

This top is demonstrative of Gaultier’s long running fascination with the then-rapidly expanding frontier of computers and coding. True to the Maille line’s calling card, the fabrics are lux, with a heavy wool blend and iridescent lurex woven into an intricate rendering of a circuit board. The cut is boxy with a dropped shoulder.

Condition: 9/10. No significant flaws.

Tagged size: No tagged size, fits around an S. See measurements for reference.

Shoulder: 18.5in

Pit to pit: 21in

Length: 26.5in

Sleeve: 21.5in