Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2000 Haute Couture Suit z-archive-1990s The front huge slanted pockets

The front huge slanted pockets are just fabulous - they are the exact right touch to finish this wonderful piece

It has a slightly more gold feel in person

John had done extensive research in the archives of the Benaki Museum and had delved into the eighteenth and nineteenth century folk dress and textile collection from the Balkan/Ottoman empire

in museum collections throughout the world

"pony" bag styling and how it is entirely whipstitched together

Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2000 Haute Couture Suit z-archive-1990s The front huge slanted pocketsThe Shrimpton Couture Archives Made by hand and sourced from the original couture client. The jacket is meant to sit oversized. No flaws Jacket Sleeves: approx 23" on the side that falls, 23. 5" on the other Lightly padded shoulders: approx 17" with the one meant to sit off the shoulder Bust: to 17. 5" flat across from side seam to side seam, with some extra fabric built in at the front so that it can hang off the shoulder Waist: to 14. 5" flat across