'Fashion Rebel' Jean-Paul Gaultier Announces Surprise Retirement
[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] French designer Jean-Paul Gaultier (67) has made a surprise retirement announcement.
According to major foreign media, Gaultier announced on the 17th (local time) via a video posted on Twitter that he will retire from the industry after the Haute Couture stage at Paris Fashion Week in France on the 22nd.
The fashion brand 'Jean-Paul Gaultier' that he led and the Spanish fashion company and perfume manufacturer 'Pucci' will continue to carry on the brand.
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Having entered the fashion industry 50 years ago this year, Gaultier earned the nickname 'bad boy' by presenting bold styles that blur gender boundaries, such as skirts for men. The 'cone bra' worn by pop singer Madonna during her 1990 world tour and the blue striped design inspired by sailors' clothes are considered representative works of Gaultier.
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