This extraordinary Jean Paul Gaultier x La Perla dress is a collectible relic from the 2000s—a period when Gaultier’s fascination with lingerie construction culminated in a series of iconic collaborations with the Italian house of La Perla. Crafted with Couture-grade precision, the dress features a sheer black tulle foundation overlaid with intricate, hand-applied soutache embroidery that forms an abstract, labyrinth-like pattern across the body.
The bodice showcases sculpted underwire cups in a contrasting nude illusion, creating a dramatic, elevated bustline framed by dimensional black embroidery. A narrow center-front cutout contributes to the sensuality of the silhouette, referencing Gaultier's signature corsetry and anatomical play.
The body of the dress continues in a fitted column, blending sheerness and opacity through embroidered panels. The midsection features a semi-transparent tulle section with a floral-motif applique—an unmistakable La Perla detail—balancing structure and fluidity. Slim velvet-like straps complete the piece with delicacy.
This dress captures the era’s lingerie-as-outerwear revolution and stands as a testament to the synergy between two masters of intimate apparel and provocative fashion. A truly museum-worthy garment.
70% Silk 20% Nylon 10% Elasthane. Made in Italy.
