# Pirates Commandeer Parisian Runway Jean Paul Gaultier SS 2008 By Bianca | Published 2007-10-04 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pirate-jean-paul-gaultier-ss-2008 References: [catwalkqueen](http://www.catwalkqueen.tv/2007/10/paris_fashion_w_6.html) In the spring we featured an article on the dominance of pirate- and nautical- inspired fashions. Today, we have photos fresh off [Jean Paul Gaultier's runway](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier), where again, the pirate look dominated the collection. The show, part of [Paris Fashion Week](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026), featured elaborate captain-esque hats, an array of pinstripe fabrics, and the models with wild, untamed manes, their locks appearing as though they were tousled up by an ocean breeze. **Implications** - The Jean Paul Gaultier Spring/Summer ‘08 collection truly does show the very best of famous models like Lily Cole. For all of those people that recognized Captain Jack Sparrow style from the movie Pirates of the Caribbean, I would have to agree with you because I see it too! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Pirate-inspired Fashion:** The dominance of pirate-inspired fashion suggests an opportunity for clothing companies to release lines inspired by seafaring styles. - **Nautical Trend:** Nautical themes are in ascendance for clothing designers looking to create collections that convey an oceanic atmosphere. - **Wild Hair:** Wild, tousled hairstyles are an emerging trend in line with the free-spiritedness evoked by pirate and nautical designs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** Fashion companies might consider designing pirate-themed clothing collections, and/or adopting related nautical styling trends and wild hairstyles. - **Entertainment:** The success of pirate-themed entertainment properties like Pirates of the Caribbean suggest opportunities for new media releases with sea-faring heroes and villains. - **Tourism:** Pirate-themed attractions could be created in seaside locations to satisfy customers drawn to pirate-related pop culture and fashion trends. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Body Artwork-Inspired Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/body-tattoo.md) - [Cowboy-Inspired Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-fw-2024.md) - [Politically-Inspired Runway Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selkies-the-libertine-collection.md) - [High Fashion Clog Collabs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-x-jean-paul-gaultier.md) - [Rebellious Clog Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jean-paul-gaultier-x-crocs.md) - [Experimental Fall Wardrobe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/khaotique-noir.md) - [Sailing Race-Inspired Fashion Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/americas-cup-barcelona.md) - [Intimate Spring Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/louis-vuitton-springsummer-2026.md) - [Print-Focused Swim Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fioretta.md)