# Whimsically Modern Runway Shows A New Jean Paul Gaultier Line Was Debuted at Paris Fashion Week By Riley von Niessen | Published 2018-01-26 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-jean-paul-gaultier References: [vogue](https://www.vogue.com/fashion-shows/spring-2018-couture/jean-paul-gaultier/slideshow/collection) & [jeanpaulgaultier](https://www.jeanpaulgaultier.com/en-us/?jhbdf) The new [Jean Paul Gaultier collection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs) for the Spring 2018 fashion season was presented on the runway at [Paris Fashion Week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026). The impressive runway show saw models walk in a vast range of unconventional designs, many of which married [whimsicality with modernity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026), making for a cohesively interesting collection that left attendees in awe. A few of the standout designs that were presented include a loose-fitting dress with thick black and white horizontal stripes, and a flowing white tuxedo-style pant suit that was styled with a matching white tie, a black button-up, and black leather gloves. Another unique ensemble was the royal blue suit with a plunging neckline and long tassels hanging from the hemlines and cuffs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 44% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Luxury Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxuryfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Whimsical Fashion:** Opportunity to incorporate unconventional and playful design elements into fashion collections. - **Modern Runway Shows:** Opportunity to showcase fashion designs in a more contemporary and innovative way through runway shows. - **Unconventional Designs:** Opportunity to experiment with unconventional designs that combine whimsicality and modernity in new and interesting ways. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Innovative designers could incorporate more playfulness into their fashion lines, especially through daring runway shows. - **Event Planning:** Innovative event planners could incorporate new and unique runway show elements to keep audiences engaged and interested. - **Artistic Design:** Opportunity for artistic designers to expand their skills in designing unconventional, modern, and whimsical designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Whimsical Feminine Runway Shows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wild-rose-sparrow.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Whimsical Couture Settings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chanel-spring-summer-2026.md) - [Minimalist Gallery Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saint-laurent-springsummer-2024.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Pixelated Runway Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixelated.md) - [Archetypal Fashion Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-famiglia-collection.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md)