Cookie Consent by Free Privacy Policy website Jean Paul Gaultier embellishes final runway show with 700,000 Swarovski crystals and unveils new atelier Swarovski x Jean Paul Gaultier jewelry collaboration
january 23, 2020 - Swarovski

Jean Paul Gaultier embellishes final runway show with 700,000 Swarovski crystals and unveils new atelier Swarovski x Jean Paul Gaultier jewelry collaboration


Paris, January 23, 2020 – Creative partners #swarovski and #jeanpaulgaultier collaborated on the #fashion legend’s final 50th anniversary show, which showcased #swarovski crystal embellished runway looks alongside a new Atelier #swarovski x #jeanpaulgaultier jewelry collection for AW20. 

Jean Paul Gaultier’s 50th anniversary show – his final runway collection – featured 700,000 crystals provided by longstanding collaborator #swarovski. Sew-on stones, pendants, beads, crystal transfers and crystal pearls appeared across his haute couture creations: 18 key looks and 25 accessories worn by models and celebrities including Joan Smalls, Dita Von Teese, Erin O’Connor, Yasmin Le Bon, Rossy de Palma, Jade Parfitt, Cristina Cordula, Amanda Lear and Iris Mittenaere. 

The show also included a preview of the designer’s iconic new AW20 jewelry collection, Atelier #swarovski x Jean Paul Gaultier. Inspired by a 90s street punk influences, models wore layered pieces including earrings, hoops, necklaces and rings, which featured #swarovski crystal cuts designed to emulate vintage mirrors. 

Nadja #swarovski, Member of the #swarovski Executive Board and Creative Director of Atelier #swarovski, commented: “We are delighted to partner with #fashion icon, #jeanpaulgaultier, on the occasion of his 50th anniversary haute couture show and stunning new jewelry collection. Over the last two decades, Jean Paul has been a cherished and inspirational collaborator for us in #fashion, accessories and jewelry, and we are thrilled to add extra embellishment to this celebration of his incredible creative talent.” 

Jean Paul Gaultier commented: “Swarovski has accompanied me since my beginnings even when I could afford only a few crystals and I am happy that we can present our new #collaboration at my last Gaultier PARIS show.”