Jean Paul Gaultier to launch new streetwear line

Gaultier, the enfant terrible of the fashion world, is to launch a younger line for men and women in 2014.

French designer Jean Paul Gaultier is set to add a streetwear branch to his fashion empire, which already features ready-to-wear, haute couture, fragrance and kidswear.

The name of the line is yet to be revealed, but WWD have broken the news that the range will express Gaultier's signature sartorial style and be launched in 2014.

The deal sees the French fashion house team up with Italian manufacturer Ittierre SpA, who call Gaultier one of the "most relevant fashion designers ever, with a global appeal."

60-year-old Gaultier's flamboyant catwalk collections are one of the highlights of Paris Fashion Week; his spring/summer 2013 show was an homage to the pop stars of the Eighties - with Madonna, Boy George and David Bowie lookalikes stalking the catwalk, while his Amy Winehouse-inspired collection for last summer's haute couture range grabbed headlines worldwide.

Gaultier's latest design foray can be enjoyed for under £1: bottles of Diet Coke adorned with his beloved Breton stripe are currently on sale.

BREAKING NEWS: Amy Winehouse dies aged 27!!

Winehouse has been credited as being an influence in the rise in popularity of female musicians 

and soul music and revitalising British music. 

Winehouse's distinctive style has been the muse for fashion designers such as Karl Lagerfeld. 

The singer's problems with drug and alcohol abuse, as well as self-destructive behaviour, have become regular tabloid news since 2007. 

She and her former husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, were plagued by legal troubles 

that left him serving prison time. In 2008, Winehouse faced a series of health complications 

that threatened both her career and her life.^[13]

"Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 

shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. 

On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female 
who was pronounced dead at the scene. 

Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is 

being treated as unexplained." 

RIP Amy winehouse

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