For his spring 2018 collection, Mr. Gaultier paid homage to iconic designer Pierre Cardin, whose own work came to define the Swinging Sixties. Mr. Gaultier’s first job in fashion was as Cardin’s studio assistant.

“I did the collection as an homage to Pierre Cardin. I tried to show the freedom he has in his creations,” the designer said of his collection. “In some ways, I’m going back to my roots.

References to Op Art opened the show with monochrome tunics and suits with contrasting fins. Tailoring, of course, took center stage. Trench coats were re-worked with a Judy Jenson-esque twist, while dresses ranged long and fluid to one that looked like a piece of ribbon wrapped around the model’s body. Day Glo dresses and suits were paired with matching wigs, and prints were wild and bold.

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