Jean Paul Gaultier Maille "Oceanic" Knit Dress

Label: Jean Paul Gaultier Maille

Era: Spring/Summer 2001

Composition: Cotton / Polyamide blend intarsia knit

Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The knit remains crisp and beautifully preserved with no pulls, snags, pilling or stretching (please refer to photos).

Size: Estimated Small / Medium [tag cutout]. The knit has excellent natural stretch. Please refer to exact flat-lay measurements in the photos.

Made in Italy

This Jean Paul Gaultier Maille mini dress debuted as part of the designer's acclaimed Spring/Summer 2001 "Chic Shaman" collection, showcasing one of the house's most celebrated graphic knit designs. Knitted in a soft, mid-weight intarsia, the instantly recognisable "Oceanic" motif uses tribal-inspired forms across a pale cream base to create a striking optical illusion that contours the body.

A wide boat neckline and subtly flared sleeves balance the bold graphic composition with an elegant, understated silhouette, allowing the engineered knit to remain the focal point. Combining technical precision with one of Gaultier's most iconic print eras, it is a highly collectible example of the designer's early-2000s work.