Jean Paul Gaultier AW1991 'Vote For No. 6' Long Sleeve
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION:
Since the brand’s inception in 1976, Jean Paul Gaultier’s designs have fused provocative imagery with prominent punk, eastern and BDSM subcultural influences.
Gaultier’s Autumn/Winter 1991 men’s collection, ‘Les Prisonnier,’ was inspired by the British Sci-Fi spy thriller TV series, The Prisoner, with the print on this long sleeve directly referencing one of the show’s episodes, Free From All. The show explores the journey of an unnamed British intelligence agent, “Prisoner No. 6” as he launches a campaign to overthrow the shadow government that ruled the coastal village where he was imprisoned. In Gaultier’s rendition, he himself assumed the lead role of ‘No. 6.’ Many looks in the collection alluded to clothing seen in the series, while the show invitation further cited one of the series’ motifs: an umbrella and bicycle. Models on the runway were also confronted by a formidable white inflatable ball akin to the one that patrolled the village dwellers.
The red velvet “VOTE for N. 6” slogan has been overlaid atop a printed portrait of Gaultier taken by renowned fashion photographer Jean-Baptiste Mondino. Gaultier is seen wearing his signature nautical striped sailor top that has been a mainstay amongst many of his collections over the years as well as featuring in the graphics of the brand’s perfume. The “No. 6” print featured on garments in both the AW91 men’s “Les Prisonnier” and women’s “French CanCan” collections. One of the pieces was also photographed in the October 1991 issue of US Vogue.
The print sits on a black mid-weight cotton base with a ribbed crewneck and versatile long sleeves. Though ‘Junior Gaultier‘ pieces were typically more wearable and accessibly-priced garments, they often featured, like this one, in the brand’s mainline runway presentations.
Current Argentinian designer, Marcelo Burlon, was famously photographed in the 90s wearing a sweater with a similar “Vote for No. 6” print.
Made in Italy.
100% Cotton; Velvet Lettering
Condition: Significant colour running with slight fading in parts.
SIZE & FIT:
Size: L
Fit: Unisex item. Best suited to a men’s Small and up to a women’s Large.
Measurements:
Shoulder Width: 48cm
Chest Width: 51cm
Hem: 52.5cm
Body Length: 63cm
Sleeve Length: 49.5cm
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.