Jean Paul Gaultier's sensual, irreverent style continually challenges stereotypical femininity, ignoring traditional gender roles by embracing androgyny and the freedom of sexuality. Gaultier presented his first solo collection in 1976 after working for Pierre Cardin and Jean Patou and in 1997 launched a couture line.

"Fashion is about what you look like, which translates to what you would like to be like." — Jean Paul Gaultier