Pair of Gloves
ca. 1990 (made)
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Jean-Paul Gaultier is known for provocative, distinctive menswear. These gloves, with their oversized shape, 3-fingered arrangement and stiff cuffs are an example of his daring accessories. Made from the softest leather they suggest the luxury long associated with Parisian fashion.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Leather |
| Brief description | Gloves, 3-fingered design, brown leather, Jean-Paul Gaultier, France, ca. 1990. |
| Physical description | Brown leather, 3-fingered design (dedicated spaces for thumb and forefinger with the rest of the fingers grouped together). Stiff cuff and leather strap buttons at the wrist. |
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| Production type | Ready to wear |
| Marks and inscriptions | 'Jean Paul Gaultier' (Printed on labels. The labels for these gloves are in sticker form. They have lost their adhesive so have been removed from the objects and included in the Registered File.) |
| Credit line | Given by Patrick Gale |
| Summary | Jean-Paul Gaultier is known for provocative, distinctive menswear. These gloves, with their oversized shape, 3-fingered arrangement and stiff cuffs are an example of his daring accessories. Made from the softest leather they suggest the luxury long associated with Parisian fashion. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | T.53:1, 2-2010 |
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| Record created | June 29, 2011 |
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