One nugget of advice Olivier Rousteing received from Jean Paul Gaultier for his one-off couture collection: Just be yourself, that is, to be bad?. A profound statement (if you know what I mean) from a French fashion legend synonymous with unfettered self-expression and presaging a process of discovery for Rousteing, who has spent most of his fashion career at Balmain, which he overhauled and reenergized in his own image.<\/p>\n
In the ateliers at peak concentration, Rousteing realized his intricate designs in an exclusive preview at Jean Paul Gaultier headquarters on Friday, nobody understood anything in the workshops!. At Balmain, I have a different sense of femininity. Despite expressing sadness at the conclusion of the project, Rousteing was grateful for the opportunity, praising the atelier\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n
In honor of Gaultier\u2019s countless contributions to fashion, he took on the task with great respect. One of the few designers who could be both a creative director as well as iconic and well known around the world, he was a real inspiration to me as a designer. Rousteing marveled at Gaultier\u2019s fame as much as his clothes, putting him on the same level as Yves Saint Laurent.<\/p>\n
\nGaultier also served as a role model for generations of designers, including his own. Additionally, Rousteing praised Gaultier\u2019s reputation for superb craftsmanship and a wide range of expression.<\/p>\n
Rousteing follows Sacai\u2019s Chitose Abe and Y\/Project\u2019s Glenn Martens in interpreting Jean Paul Gaultier\u2019s rich legacy following his retirement from the runway in 2020.<\/p>\n
Like his predecessors, Rousteing also created a ready-to-wear side project: a menswear collection inspired by Gaultier\u2019s spring 1994 show that introduced his iconic tattoo prints, and references to piercings and other body art.
\nRousteing confessed that he was initially scared; when Gaultier approached him to design a one-off couture collection.
\nThis house is such a treasure that I didn\u2019t want to f\u2013k it up. I just want to make the best. I kept saying to him, I just want you to be proud of this collection, he related.
\nWhile he offered to show Gaultier his designs, the founder resisted, telling Rousting, I want to be surprised. But I\u2019m sure it\u2019s going to be amazing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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