The clash of technology and humanity in Jean Paul Gaultier’s FW 1995 collection

As the 20th century drew to a close, many fashion designers contemplated the future in their collections… and this designer was not an exception.
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For his FW 1995 ready-to-wear collection, Jean Paul Gaultier mused on the notion of “Cyber” — the clash of technology and humanity that remains relevant to this day, as we enter the age of AI.
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This was reflected in the motifs of the garments and the technology of their production. Notable looks include dot-printed bodysuits, that used digital technology to achieve the gradient colours. Some other models walked in bright acid colours, or robot-like amors that echoed the tech inspirations behind the show.
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Several garments featured colourful comic print, featuring illustrations about superheroes battling monsters and villains. This plays into the futuristic theme of the show, referencing typical sci-fi tropes in popular superhero stories.
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Unlike other brands that envisioned a more minimalist and utilitarian version of the future, Gaultier presents his vision in a very recognisable, maximalist manner that he’s so adored for. Even the show itself pushes the limits of theatrics in fashion, as it was opened by a model on a motorcycle, clad in black leather.
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It is for this reason that we love Jean Paul Gaultier — and why FW 1995 remains one of his most iconic collections to this day.