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.

These pants hail from JPG by Jean Paul Gaultier, a more youthful offshoot of the designer’s mainline which aimed to cater to the market he drew so much inspiration from. It was risqué and forward thinking in its attitudes towards gender, and notably much of the line was intended to be unisex. These pants come from the waning days of the line, and channel a rave-influenced, club kid aesthetic that Gaultier both birthed and culled from. They feature parachute fastenings and a drill cotton base with a second layer of nylon, along with exposed zippers throughout. 

Condition: 9/10. No significant flaws.

Tagged size: 42