Founded by its namesake designer in 1976, Jean Paul Gaultier is a Parisian fashion house built on contrast — fusing the codes of French style with a distinct rebel spirit, couture quality with street-smart energy, and provocation with elegance. Known for bold tailoring and an anti-establishment stance, Gaultier earned a reputation as French fashion’s enfant terrible, a provocative and playful spirit that continues to define Maison Gaultier today.