Gaultier's reputation for witty, daring designs and a ceaseless interest in society, identity and beauty borne of difference earned him a place in fashion history. He is fascinated by world cultures and countercultures, conceiving a new kind of fashion in both the way it is made and worn.
This theatrically-staged exhibition brought together cutting-edge couture and ready-to-wear garments including iconic costumes for film and performance including the infamous conical bra and corsets Madonna wore during her 1990 Blonde Ambition World Tour, stage costumes for Kylie Minogue and from the films of Pedro Almodóvar.
His collaborations with renowned artists and photographers such as David LaChapelle, Pierre et Gilles, Herb Ritts, Cindy Sherman and Andy Warhol were shown together with footage of catwalks, concerts, music videos, films and dance.
