SS04 Jean Paul Gaultier ‘Jesus & The Virgin Mary’ Mesh Tattoo Longsleeve

Founding his menswear label years later in 1984, Jean Paul Gaultier was plagued as “l’enfant terrible” for his outlandish, inexcusable designs. Consciously reconstructing our vision of beauty, he experimented without remorse, drawing inspiration from from taboo fetishes and romanticizing femininity in the menswear realm. Utilizing rebellious textiles, Gaultier conveyed his message through inventive mediums, popularizing the mesh full print silhouette. Stomping on guidelines in pursuit of creative expression, Gaultier is now hailed as a fashion forefather and true Magnus opus in his field.

 

Debuting in the Spring of 2004, this intense longsleeve epitomizes Jean Paul Gaultier’s intricate design philosophy. As a skin fitting top, the sporadic, sketchbook tattoo aesthetic drapes down the body and sleeves to simulate genuine ink. Depicting Virgin Mary across the chest, an assortment of floral detailing sits among JPG arc logo lettering, barbed wire and a variety of apex predators. On the underside, Jesus stands with a crown of thorns, accented by a portrait of Leodnardo Da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’. In pristine condition throughout, the shirt fits a size medium.