Jean Paul Gaultier's Haute Artistic Spring 2009 Collection

While the Chanel couture collection was inspired by paper, it was calligraphy that inspired the new Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2009 Haute Couture collection.

Set to a huge screen with calligraphy images in motion, Gaultier introduced his dreamy couture creations that featured see-through fabrics, fishnets, embroideries, and high-waisted skirts and pants that illustrated the mastery of his craftsmanship.

Chanel may have cleaned the slate with their white paper, but Gaultier grabbed the moment and left his footprint.

See more haute couture spring 2009 collections below.