Cage waistcoat
1990 {spring-summer 1990}
Medium
plastic (boning, zip), acetate, metal (wire)
Measurements
54.0 cm (centre back) 41.0 cm (waist flat)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Ruth Houghton Bequest and NGV Supporters of Fashion and Textiles, 2019
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
A recurring reference in Jean Paul Gaultier’s work is his interest in cage silhouettes, enmeshing Victorian crinolines with the chains and constraints of the S&M world. Here, the structured form of the black Cage waistcoat shows Gaultier’s skilful manipulations of masculine dress codes.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
label, centre back neckline, woven in green on black acetate: JEAN PAUL / GAULTIER / HOMME / 50 / DRY CLEAN ONLY / MADE IN ITALY
Accession Number
2019.8
Department
International Fashion and Textiles
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Professor AGL Shaw AO Bequest