The unconventional and playfully irreverent designs of Jean Paul Gaultier are celebrated in this international exhibition dedicated to the French couturier. The National Gallery of Victoria is the only venue for the country, and which will feature more than 140 superbly crafted garments. Additionally, photographs, sketches, stage costumes, excerpts from runway shows, film, television, concerts and dance performances will make up the exhibition.
This spectacular overview of Gaultier’s oeuvre features the first dress created by the designer in 1971 through to his latest haute couture and ready-to-wear collections including costumes worn by Kylie Minogue and Beyoncé and haute couture dresses worn by Nicole Kidman and Cate Blanchett.
NGV International
17 October, 2014 to 8 February, 2015
Melbourne
William Baker, Kylie Minogue, Virgins (or Madonnas) collection, Immaculata gown; Jean Paul Gaultier Haute couture, spring-summer, 2007, net lace dress with large patterned embroidery and white linen cut-outs
Courtesy William Barker and NGV International, Melbourne
