Jean Paul Gaultier AW2001 Marlene Dietrich Optical Illusion Mesh Cardigan + Maxi Skirt Set
Description
Rare archival Jean Paul Gaultier Maille Femme two-piece ensemble from Fall/Winter 2001, featuring the highly collectible Marlene Dietrich optical illusion portrait print.
The set consists of a sheer stretch-mesh snap-front cardigan and matching long maxi skirt, both rendered in a brown, black and beige grid / plaid pattern. From a distance, the geometric lines reveal the portrait of Marlene Dietrich — one of the most recognizable optical-illusion motifs from Gaultier’s early-2000s archive.
The cardigan features a fitted silhouette, long sleeves, snap-button front closure, two patch pockets and raw / overlocked edge detailing. The matching maxi skirt continues the same distorted portrait and grid motif across a fluid, semi-transparent mesh construction.
The Marlene Dietrich designs from Autumn/Winter 2001 are among Gaultier’s most distinctive experiments with photographic portraiture, illusion and sheer body-conscious mesh. Comparable examples from the collection are documented as AW2001 across specialist vintage archives and luxury resale platforms. Grailed
Details
- Jean Paul Gaultier
- Maille Femme
- Autumn / Winter 2001
- Marlene Dietrich optical illusion print
- Made in Italy
- Sheer stretch mesh / power-net construction
- Brown / black / beige plaid-grid design
- Snap-front cardigan
- Two front patch pockets
- Long maxi skirt
- Archival collector’s piece
- Early Y2K / runway-era Jean Paul Gaultier
Tagged sizes
- Cardigan: M
- Skirt: XL
Please note that the two pieces carry different tagged sizes. Due to the highly elastic mesh construction, both garments have considerable stretch. Please refer to the actual measurements for fit.
Condition
Very good vintage condition overall. Minor age-related wear may be present, especially along the delicate mesh, raw seams and edging. Please review all photographs carefully.
Collector’s note
The Marlene Dietrich series is one of the most recognizable portrait-based print stories from Gaultier’s AW2001 period. The same motif appears on tops, cardigans and long skirts, with individual examples now regularly offered as collectible archive pieces. A comparable AW2001 Dietrich cardigan is currently listed at around €1,016, while a corresponding brown Dietrich maxi skirt is offered around €700. 1stDibs
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