Jean-Paul Gaultier

Biography

Jean-Paul Gaultier was born in Arcueil, France. He studied at the Ecole Communale, the College d’Enseignement, and at the Lycee d’Arcueil. When he reached the age of 17, he sent his design sketches to Paris designer Pierre Cardin. Cardin recognized his talent and offered him a position as design assistant;  he worked for Cardin for two years.  Gauliter then worked for the couture houses of Jacques Esterel, Jean Patou, Angelo Tarlazzi and Michael Goma. In 1976, Gaultier launched his design career under his label for a company called Mayagor, as well as continuing to design free-lance ready-to-wear furs, swimwear, and leather clothing.  In 1978, Gaultier presented his first collection.  In 1982, financed by the Japanese consortium Kashiyama, Gaultier established his own business.  During the 1980s, he was known as the designer who emphasized broad shoulders and narrow hips.  But he is mainly known for his obsession with gender.  Hiscollections showed men in skirts and women wearing underwear on the outside. In 1987 Gaultier received the coveted French Designer of the Year Award.  Gaultier presented his first haute couture collection in 1997 and two years later in 1999, with financia…

Movies & TV Shows

1. The Graham Norton Show (2007) — Self
2. Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016) — Jean Paul Gaultier
3. Prêt-à-Porter (1994) — Self
4. Absolutely Fabulous (1992) — Self
5. Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) — Self
6. The September Issue (2009) — Self
7. Absolutely Fabulous (2001) — Le créateur
8. The First Monday in May (2016) — Self
9. Mademoiselle C (2013) — Self
10. George Michael: Freedom (2017) — Self
11. Madonna: Rebel Heart Tour (2016) — Self - Unapologetic Bitch
12. George Michael: Freedom Uncut (2022) — Self
13. Enigma (2025) — Self (archive footage) (uncredited)
14. Drag Race France (2022) — Self - Guest Judge
15. Projectorparishilton (2008)
16. Danse avec les stars (2011) — Self - Judge
17. Casting(s) (2013) — Self
18. Eurotrash (1993) — Self - Presenter
19. Germany's Next Topmodel (2006) — Self - Guest Judge
20. Catwalk (1995) — Self
21. Martin Margiela: In His Own Words (2020) — Self
22. Nulle part ailleurs (1987) — Self
23. Champs-Elysées (1982) — Self
24. Vivement dimanche (1998) — Self
25. Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A (2021) — Self
26. Les Nuls, l'émission (1990) — Self
27. Jean Paul Gaultier : Freak & Chic (2018) — Self
28. House of Cardin (2019) — Self
29. Salut les Terriens ! (2006) — Self - Guest
30. Leute heute (1997) — Self
31. Sacrée soirée (1987) — Self
32. The Word (1990)
33. Nabilla : Sans filtre (2021) — Self
34. La Traversée du désir (2009) — Self
35. Pierre and Gilles, Love Stories (1997) — Self
36. Gaga by Gaultier (2011) — Self
37. The Dark Side of Porn: Death of a Porn Star (2005) — Self
38. In Vogue: The 90s (2024) — Self
39. Queen Lear – Die Leben der Amanda Lear (2022) — Self
40. Mylène Farmer : sur les pas d'une icône (2015) — Self

Directed

1. Jean-Paul Gaultier & nWave Studios Feature Film Project — Director