Hours after the MET Gala, a lively launch party hosted by SSENSE in celebration of the upcoming Jean Paul Gaultier x Shayne Oliver Group collaboration was well underway. Held at the Sapphire New York entertainment club, the guest list boasted the names of Michèle Lamy, Simone Rocha, A$AP Ferg and more, as well as an electrifying performance by JT and her hit single “OKAY.”
Jean Paul Gaultier x Shayne Oliver Group Collection
Shayne Oliver Group is the collective title for all three brands under designer Shayne Oliver. Known for his usage of prominent 90s styles and silhouettes crafted with quality materials, as well as elements inspired by the attitudes of 1990s Helmut Lang and Raf Simons, the designer has successfully garnered a cult following amongst youth culture with his bold prints, jarring graphics, and visual storytelling.
Combine that with the daringly feminine, high-end glamor, and oftentimes tongue-in-cheek elements of the Jean Paul Gaultier couture house, and we are given an urban collection that incorporates the theme of power subversion. The 50 piece collection was seen by BoF back in April, where the publication highlighted gauzy fabrics, wide-leg jeans, and streetwear style details in the clothes. According to a press release from SSENSE, the collection also explores “the duality between hyper-masculine and high-femme modes of dressing” while “utilitarianism, power, femininity and play collide” amongst the garments.
The SSENSE Launch Party
Shayne Oliver is no stranger to musical influences being reflected in his work, whether that’s through designing garments or making his own music. So it only made sense for SSENSE, the global luxury e-commerce and cultural platform, to throw a party where some of the hottest avant-garde figures were invited to enjoy the launch celebration. The night featured Vodka martini cocktails with GREY GOOSE® on drink duty; a vibrant energy of artists, social media creatives, and fashion enthusiasts mingling amongst one another; and rap artist JT sporting a cropped “GLTR Sportswear” mesh top and a flamboyant cheetah print fur jacket with a matching hat as she performed her hit single “OKAY” for a hyped crowd.
The official launch of the Jean Paul Gaultier x Shayne Oliver Group collection is set to drop on May 9th on the JPG E-SHOP, as well as several other exclusive retailers including SSENSE.
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