Jean Paul GaultierTribal Necklace & Bracelet

Jean Paul Gaultier, spring 2000

This amazing twelve-strand necklace and spiral bracelet look at once tribal and absolutely contemporary. I purchased them in Paris in the Jean Paul Gaultier boutique within the Galeries Lafayette along with the “bracelet clutch.” An important part of the appeal is that the jewelry is just ordinary metal—not so precious that it must be saved only for special occasions. Additionally, the warm glow is so flattering against the skin and much more elegant than the usual overly-polished costume jewelry. Even though these are production pieces, they have a wonderful artisanal quality.

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Jean Paul GaultierLaser-cut Shoulder Bag

Jean Paul Gaultier, spring 2000
12 ¾” w. x 15 ½” h.

Another pristine bag from spring 2000: minimally detailed shoulder bag of smooth black leather with laser-cut edges and a cord-attached fabric pocket. Even though the leather has a rigid appearance, it is flexible enough for one handle to invert into the other to make it smooth and flat on the shoulder. Because of the size of the hole, this bag only works with sleeveless or very close fitting sleeves. I purchased this bag along with the smaller “fingerholes” bag at the Galerie Gaultier…after all, I was in Paris on a handbag mission!!!

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Jean Paul GaultierFingerholes Bag

Jean Paul Gaultier, spring 2000
9¼’’w. x 11’’h.

Smooth black leather “fingerholes” bag with laser-cut edges and a cord-attached fabric pocket.  I purchased this bag at Galerie Gaultier, Rue du Faubourg Saint Antoine within hours of arriving in Paris on a handbag shopping expedition. After seeing a thumbnail-sized photo of a flap version of this bag in L’Officiel, I set out on my quest immediately after checking into my hotel…not in the least deterred by April showers!

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Jean Paul GaultierBracelet Clutch

Jean Paul Gaultier, spring 2000
17⅛” l. x 6 ¼” w.

Smooth black leather fold-over flap clutch with magnetic snaps and laser-cut edges—purchased in Paris in the Jean Paul Gaultier boutique within the Galeries Lafayette.

This perfectly proportioned, minimally-designed bag doubles as a bracelet—certainly a good idea since it’s only moderately functional as a handbag! It’s also my absolute favorite in my vast collection!

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