Trompe L'oeil Mesh Top, Size 8

Year: Y2K

Labels: Unlabeled Jean Paul Gaultier

Color: Green

Fabric: Polyester

Lining: Unlined

Marked Size: Removed

Measurements: Bust-38"

Description: An iconic example of Jean Paul Gaultier’s celebrated illusion designs, this sheer mesh top features a trompe l’oeil print that mimics layered garments directly on the body. Rendered in a soft sage green palette, the design is elevated by a printed pearl necklace draped across the neckline—adding a subtle nod to classic adornment while remaining entirely graphic. Cut in a fitted, second-skin silhouette, the top features a crew neckline, long sleeves, and a lightweight stretch mesh fabrication that contours the body. The photographic shading creates the illusion of a knit sweater layered over the torso, while the pearl necklace detail introduces dimension and a sense of jewelry without physical weight. This style reflects Gaultier’s groundbreaking work in the 1990s, when he pioneered mesh “body illusion” garments that blurred the line between clothing and the body itself. Designs incorporating pearl necklaces and tailored elements were especially sought after, often combining multiple visual motifs into a single print.

Condition: Gently Worn with no obvious damage. All Tags and Lables have been removed

Item: #127386