Closet Profile: Jean Paul Gaultier

Spring Step

JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com

The clock has stuck midnight and you’ve thrown off your tacky sparkle suit, it’s 2012. Winter is in high gear, so I guess the next thing to do is plan your spring wardrobe. Flipping through Style.com, I stumbled across an old-time favorite, Jean Paul Gaultier.

JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2011
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2011

The Gaultier men’s collection is always innovative and sexy; he always makes me feel guilty for not pushing my male fashion style envelope; skits, tribal prints, and unconventional models—Gaultier is King. Like this spring/summer 2011 look, Gaultier pushes traditional men’s wear.

JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com

However, looks like a times are-a-changing, with volatility in stocks and jobs markets, people need to get back to work, including Gaultier. James Dean inspired looks were combined with signature Gaultier plaid, nautical strips, and bare-chested men to create a wearable wardrobe.

JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com

This Gaultier collection is not one of my favourites, as I normally dream of wearing each piece in a created fantasy, while this collection blends into my realty, Gaultier is my street style dream. I miss feeling bad about not having my tattoo print shirt and tribal skirt on as I walk to the nearest grocery store; Gaultier is men’s fashion at its best. The looks of this collection will keep you fashionable and sexy all spring and summer, while cash registers bulge at stores, but Gaultier’s whimsical spirit is left behind on this one. Anyway, the best thing about fashion is that a new collection is always on its way. These are the highlights of his latest.

JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com
JeanPaulGaultier--Spring 2012/Style.com

 

Jean Paul Gaultier