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2017.338
Title
Jean Paul Gaultier Junior Jacket with Skull and Cross Bone Embroidered Motifs
Date(s)
- 1988 (Creation)
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Name of creator
(1988-1994)
Administrative history
Jean Paul Gaultier launched the Junior Gaultier line in 1988. It was designed as a lower-priced range aimed at the youth market. The Junior Gaultier label was replaced in 1994 with JPG by Gaultier, a unisex collection.
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Black three button single breasted jacket with notched lapels and three patch pockets. The black polymide fabric has been machine embroidered in white thread with small skull and cross bones (pirate) motifs. The pockets have rounded bottom corners and the buttons are metal. The jacket is unlined and has no padding or canvassing. Size L.
Country of Design: France
Country of Manufacture: Italy
Country of Design: France
Country of Manufacture: Italy
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Polymide
Colour/Print: Black, white
Details: Machine embroidery
Label: L / Junior Gaultier / Made in Italy / 100% polymide
Colour/Print: Black, white
Details: Machine embroidery
Label: L / Junior Gaultier / Made in Italy / 100% polymide
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Note
Featured in an advert for Junior Gaultier in the February 1988 edition of i-D magazine.