Fashion icon Jean Paul Gaultier has teamed up with lingerie specialist La Perla to portray his exquisite and intricate designs in lingerie.
Gaultier has created some iconic lingerie for the past 30 years, including Madonna's infamous cone bra. One of the unique styles from this particular collection is a bra with attached shoulder pads.
The hand-made corsets and panties will be sold in both Jean Paul Gaultier and La Perla stores worldwide and select fashion department stores beginning this November.
Shoulder Pad Bras
Gaultier and La Perla Team Up to Create Fabulously Undressed Garments
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