Luxury brand Takayagi will close down the garment division focusing on haute couture

In the statement, the luxury brand Takayuki wrote that due to the “commercial restrictions” and “crazy rhythm” of the garment market, the 62-year-old legendary designer decided to close down the garment division and focus on advanced customization and perfume. Lines, and other items.

“For quite some time, I have discovered that advanced customization allows me to be creative, show taste, and create experimental work. This gives me a real sense of accomplishment,” wrote the French designer. “At the same time, the ready-to-wear world is rapidly changing and commercial. The limitations and the crazy rhythm of the production series allowed me to think and innovate without any freedom or time."

Since Jean-Paul Gaultier was founded in 1976, Kao Yeh quickly became famous in the 1980s and was known as the fashion “old urchin” because he used exaggerated and exotic techniques to mix avant-garde and classical style.

Jean-Paul Gaultier's 1979 Fashion Collection

The punctual bra dress in 1984, later became the iconic design of Jean-Paul Gaultier