Jean-Paul Gaultier Spring 1999 Skirt

Lovely Jan-Paul Gaultier skirt from Spring Summer 1999 collection. The skirt, a graceful wrap-around design, serves as a canvas for a captivating print that draws inspiration from the rich tapestry of Japanese folklore. Crafted from a delicate and elastic mesh, the fabric not only feels weightless but also molds itself gracefully to various body contours. The skirt is artfully lined, striking a perfect balance between modesty and allure, ensuring just the right amount of translucence.

This mesmerizing print graced both the runway and the pages of Harper's Bazaar in January 1999, captured by the lens of Inez and Vinood. Jean-Paul Gaultier's vision for his Spring-Summer 1999 collection was an evocative one—a fusion of a Japanese tourist's journey through Le Louvre and the transformation of museum sights into wearable art. Gaultier ingeniously reimagined and reinterpreted traditional Japanese attire, such as kimonos, infusing them with a new life through vibrant prints inspired by Japanese folklore.

The runway presentation itself was a spectacle, featuring casts of timeless sculptures from Le Louvre that effortlessly immersed the audience into Gaultier's narrative. The collection's progression was a tale in itself, evolving from nods to classic Japanese aesthetics to garments adorned with prints reminiscent of iconic statues, notably the legendary Venus de Milo—a motif that would later become emblematic of Jean-Paul Gaultier's legacy.

Although the tag lacks a specific size, the skirt's inherent stretchiness accommodates wearers ranging from XS to Large