Supermodel sisters Gigi and Bella Hadid ensured legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled his final collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
The American stars led the way as Gaultier, who will retire after Tuesday evening’s show, launched his eagerly anticipated Spring-Summer 2020 collection.
Commanding attention in a form-fitting sheer dress with distinctive lace embellishments, Bella, 23, was a sight to behold as she made her latest runway appearance in the French capital.
Leading the way: Supermodel sisters Bella (left) and Gigi Hadid ensured legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier unveiled his final collection at Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week as they took to the runway in some of their boldest looks yet
Bella was one of the many stars who took to the epic runway for Gaultier’s final fashion show, as she displayed her svelte physique in a sheer white gown covered with embroidery.
The fashion favourite’s gown boasted a dramatic fishtail trim as she strutted down the catwalk in matching high heels.
Bella kept her straight raven tresses slicked back to allow the incredible designs to take centre stage as she made a jaw-dropping arrival on the star-studded runway.
Sexy: Bella was one of the many stars who took to the epic runway for Gaultier’s final fashion show, as she displayed her svelte physique in a sheer white gown covered with embroidery
What are those? Another dramatic twist to Bella’s look came in the form of her heel-less boots, which she wore on the runway with ease
Go Jean! Backstage Bella was seen cheering on the designer as she prepared to head back onto the runway for another showcase
Elegant: She looked every inch the vixen in her glamorous all-black ensemble during the star-studded runway show
Later Bella transformed into the sexy vixen as she donned a jaw-dropping black dress with a fitted bustier and dramatic skirt, which had a daring vertical effect and dramatic tulle layers.
Her slender pins were accentuated with boots that seemed to be relying on Bella’s sense of balance, as they were without a heel.
She strutted down the catwalk in front of a star-studded audience, there to pay honour to Jean Paul ahead of his retirement.
Elsewhere Gigi’s look was clearly inspired by the Le Mâle scent and its famous bottle, which mimicked the look of a male torso with blue stripes.
Not-so girly: Teaming her look with white flared trousers, Gigi oozed androgynous chic in the look as she sported a matching sailor hat, along with eye catching heels that were covered with bizarre spikes
From another planet: The daughter of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Hadid nailed the look that could have been plucked from a science fiction film, as she also sported oversized hoops with the look
As she took to the catwalk, Gigi left little to the imagination in a sheer top with a bizarre blue and white striped shell detailing along with sheer nude undershirt.
Teaming her look with white flared trousers, Gigi oozed androgynous chic in the look as she sported a matching sailor hat, along with eye catching heels that were covered with bizarre spikes.
Later Gigi changed into a futuristic- inspired look as she donned a form-fitting black jumpsuit with one sheer side to highlight her slender physique and a bizarre metal plate covering her left breast.
The daughter of Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star Yolanda Hadid nailed the look that could have been plucked from a science fiction film, as she also sported oversized hoops with the look.
A vision: Karlie Kloss proudly displayed her physique in a sheer white lace jumpsuit with floral embroidery, as she also sported the Gaultier signature sailor hat
Cheeky: Karlie put on a playful display as she later re-appeared on the runway sporting the gown which appeared to be made out of bubble wrap
Perfection: The gown boasted layers of different types of plastic and a bizarre bodice that displayed every inch of Karlie’s physique
Raven: Irina was also oozing gothic chic as she later changed into a statement black gown with a sequinned bodice and a statement layered skirt
Some of the biggest models in the fashion industry came out to display Gaultier’s incredible final collection, which featured nods to some of his greatest looks from half a century of designing.
Among them was Irina Shayk, who took to the catwalk in a cream mini dress which mimicked the famous conical bra that Madonna sported back in 1990.
The dress added a modern twist to the look as it boasted a black hanging short cape and matching stockings, which gave the illusion that her legs had been ripped apart.
Karlie Kloss proudly displayed her physique in a sheer white lace jumpsuit with floral embroidery, as she also sported the Gaultier signature sailor hat.
Racy: Puerto Rican model Joan Smalls wore a statement blue dress made of the matching thick belts, along with matching tights and T-strap shoes
Grand arrival: Winnie’s amazing gown was certainly a sight to behold as she displayed every inch of the voluminous cape on the runway
Inner beast: The Canadian beauty displayed her jaw-dropping figure in the amazing look that seemed to embody the idea of couture as she made her way down the runway
Model it up: Mylene Farmer (left) looked sharp in dramatic reflective flared trousers, while Lais Ribeiro (right) highlighted her slender physique in a fitted black suit with gold embellishment
Karlie later returned to the runway in an even more bizarre look, as she donned an amazing gown that looked as if it had been made from bubble wrap.
Winnie Harlow was difficult to miss as she donned a striking camouflage one-piece with a brown and green effect along with a vibrant matching cape.
The Canadian beauty displayed her jaw-dropping figure in the amazing look that seemed to embody the idea of couture as she made her way down the runway.
Unusual: French model Cindy Bruna wore yet another striking look that featured a dramatic mesh cape and a skirt that mimicked the famous Roman piece known as the Pteruges due to its fringed detailing
She never ages! Yasmin Le Bon looked far younger than her 55 years in a simple but sophisticated ensemble, including a fitted sequinned shirt suit and the same spiked heels
Paris Jackson sported a more bohemian-inspired look as she walked the runway in a stunning multi-coloured outfit that made the most of her impressive 5ft 9in frame
The star lit up the purple tinted runway in a pair of snazzy snakeskin print slacks that were well tailored.
She added a shirt with an orange and purple hue and several beaded necklaces added, along with plenty of red bracelets on her wrists.
Glamorous: Other models including Coco Rocha (left) and Iris Mittenaere (right) also took to the star-studded runway for the lavish show
Sensational: At the end of the fashion show, Jean took to the stage to a thunderous reception from the models and slew of guests in attendance
Iconic: Heaved into the air by the models, it proved to be a fitting tribute for the French designer after five decades in the business
Legendary: A teenage prodigy, who rose to fame in the 1980s when the Paris fashion scene was at its most decadent, Gaultier also carved out a parallel television career as the co-presenter of a cheeky series, ‘Eurotrash’
Elated: Waving to the guests, Jean’s show proved to be a fitting send-off after an incredible run of success in the fashion industry
It had been announced that this would be Jean Paul’s final haute couture fashion show as the French designer was finally ready to retire.
The iconic creator, 67, revealed via an Instagram video on Friday that he would be bowing out with a big party to mark his 50 years in the business.
His brand told AFP that his high-end fashion and perfume business would live on, but that Gaultier was stepping back from designing clothes himself.
‘Rest assured haute couture will continue with a new concept,’ the designer said to the publication.
Superstar: 80s music legend Boy George also took to the stage to pay tribute to Jean at the end of his jaw-dropping fashion career by delivering a stellar performance
Cheeky: Jean even gave the singer a playful kiss on the cheek as a way of thanks following his epic final fashionshow
Gaultier, who famously put Madonna in a conical bra, dropped the bombshell in an amusing video, shot as if he was giving an exclusive interview to a reporter over the phone.
Speaking in French, he says: ‘Hi! This is Jean Paul Gaultier. I invite you to celebrate my 50 years in fashion at the Théâtre du Châtelet on the 22nd of January. Coming?
‘It’s going to be quite a party with many of my friends and we’re going to have fun until very very late.
‘Now I am going to share something with you. This will be my last Haute Couture show. Be there! You can’t miss this.’
Gaultier stopped designing ready-to-wear clothes in 2015 to concentrate on haute couture – handmade clothes which only the world’s richest women can afford.
But as late as last year he insisted he had no intention of putting down his scissors – although he despaired of animal rights activists pressuring him to stop using furs.
A teenage prodigy, who rose to fame in the 1980s when the Paris fashion scene was at its most decadent, Gaultier also carved out a parallel television career as the co-presenter of a cheeky series, ‘Eurotrash’.
In 2018, he staged his own hit cabaret show based loosely on his life story called ‘Fashion Freak Show’, which opened at the Folie Bergere in Paris.
A spokeswoman for his brand told AFP that the designer would be back, but like the veteran Japanese creator Kenzo – who has moved into interior design – it would be in other areas.
