Jean Paul Gaultier’s spring 1996 show focused on themes of love and the expression of one’s body. The presentation was quintessential Gaultier in its irreverent playfulness — the runway had belly-dancers and models skipping arm-in-arm, toting umbrellas, and striking exaggerated, camp-like poses. The exuberance on display belied a more grim theme, as the collection unveiled Gaultier’s now-iconic “Safe Sex Forever” graphic - a tribute to his fallen lover, which was meant to call attention to the AIDS epidemic.

Exposed bodies were a recurring theme throughout the collection, with multiple trompe l’oeil prints meant to create the illusion of muscular physiques. This jacket takes a more impressionistic approach, displaying an X-ray of a human spine running down the wearer’s back. This spinal cord print was first used by Gaultier in the 1980s before being updated to its current form, which additionally features a grid background and "Gaultier” written in red on the sleeve.

Condition: 9/10. No significant flaws.

Tagged size: No tagged size, fits S-M. See measurements for reference.

Shoulder: 17.25in

Pit to pit: 21.25in

Length: 21.5in

Sleeve: 26in