Jean Paul Gaultier pour Opening Ceremony

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OK, so I've got a thing for French Sailor stripes. This long sleeve tee is part of a new USA vs. France design partnership by Opening Ceremony. The collaboration with former "enfant terrible" Jean Paul Gaultier re-envisions the charming nautical-striped shirt, worn by the Breton matelot, with unique button details and streaked logo stripe. While the styles are considered unisex, the sizing is Women's, so if ordering for a man, go up 1-2 sizes.

Available exclusively at Opening Ceremony here. $270 USD.

Hermès Sells Stake In Jean Paul Gaultier To Puig

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Barcelona based Puig has acquired a 60% stake in the Jean Paul Gaultier brand, 45% from former holder Hermès and an additional 15% from Mr. Gaultier himself. Puig has been a leader in the prestige fragrance market with the Comme des Garçons and Prada fragrance licenses. Puig also holds interests in Nina Ricci and Carolina Herrera.

We can look forward to an expansion of the existing and extremely successful fragrance brand of Jean Paul Gaultier with hopes that his new partner will continue to support his creativity in both his Haute Couture and RTW labels.

The move to sell its interest in Jean Paul Gaultier by Hermès undoubtedly comes at a time when Hermès is focusing its efforts to fight the aggressive (and quite controversial) acquisition of over 20% of Hermès shares by Bernard Arnault of LVMH.

source: NY Times

Monday Outfit: Black

Well, we're back in NYC and what else to wear but Black. I'm wearing a Rick Owens Black silk/rayon ribbed long sleeve knit, Gaultier Black ribbed wool cardigan, Rag and Bone Black wool topcoat, Uniqlo Black skinny jeans, Common Projects Black lace-up boots, Louis Vuitton Leopard Stephen Sprouse stole and an Hermès Black Fjord Plume.