Jean Paul Gaultier
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Couturier, perfumier and pop culture icon, Gaultier is famous for designing the conical bras for Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour. The enfant terrible of Haut Couture, Gaultier is not afraid to court controversy with his choice of models and by daring to dress men in skirts for his shows.
1952: Born in Arcueil, France
1970: Becomes assistant to Pierre Cardin
1976: Releases his first individual collection
1989: Designs wardrobe for The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover
1990: Designs costumes for Madonna’s Blonde Ambition tour
1993:Launches Classique fragrance
1997: Designs costumes for the film The Fifth Element
2004: Launches first collection for Hermes
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