Terms and conditions of use
Bustier and trousers
1996 {The Modern Man collection, autumn-winter 1996–97}
Medium
wool, polyamide, polyester, polyester acetate (damask, dupion), brass (fastenings)
Measurements
(a) 14.0 cm (centre back) 38.0 cm (waist, flat) (bustier)
(b) 119.0 cm (outer leg) 42.5 cm (waist, flat) (trousers)
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Krystyna Campbell-Pretty AM and Family through the Australian Government’s Cultural Gifts Program, 2024
Gallery location
Not on display
About this work
The Modern Man collection typifies Gaultier’s interrogation of gendered binaries. In 1985 he began tackling notions of masculinity and femininity, referring to historic male figures such as dandies and military men, and reappropriating the male corset of the nineteenth century. This collection is a continuation of his exploration of sexual conventions and power.
Artwork Details
Place/s of Execution
Italy
Inscription
(a) label, right front, woven in green on black acetate: Jean Paul / GAULTIER / HOMME / MADE IN ITALY
(b) label, right back, woven in green on black acetate: Jean Paul / GAULTIER / HOMME / MADE IN ITALY
Accession Number
2024.976.a-b
Department
International Fashion and Textiles