Jean paul gaultier's most memorable catwalk hairstyles

Jean Paul Gaultier has always been Paris's most theatrical showman and a new retrospective exhibition at London's Barbican centre looks set to celebrate his most memorable catwalk moments. But a Jean Paul Gaultier show is never just about the clothes; his catwalk creations are almost always completed with a spectacular hair look - many of which have become just as iconic as his collections. From sculptural styles which rival the work of any avant-garde hairdresser to immaculately-applied vintage hairdressing techniques, these are truly hairstyles to inspire. Acclaimed French session stylist Odile Gilbert is the woman responsible for many of Jean Paul's most memorable hair looks and the exhibition features more than 30 custom-made mannequins wearing her remarkable wigs and headdresses - including a metre-high mohican. Here, we take a look back at some of the most inspiring hairstyles from Jean Paul Gaultier shows over the years...

Jean Paul Gaultier: Hair History

[hji-gallery-legacy] The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk is at the Barbican in London from 9 April to 25 August 2014. For more information and to book tickets, click here.