Jean Paul Gaultier’s 1990s marked a decade of unapologetic maximalism (a stark contrast to the unembellished and elegant minimalism that defined the era). Already a rising star in the 1980s, he broke into popular culture with Madonna’s Blond Ambition Tour in 1990 with the iconic corseted cone bra. His culturally disruptive vision propelled him far beyond the runway, establishing him as a designer capable of bridging pop culture and couture.

The same could be said for his bags. Each individual piece serves as an extension of his flamboyant anti-fashion approach. Unlike bags from larger luxury houses, Gaultier’s designs leaned towards a more experimental realm, often resisting mass appeal.

Launched in 1994, replacing the earlier Junior Gaultier line, JPG by Gaultier (or JPG) was a unisex, sportswear-oriented sublabel that followed Gaultier’s idea of fluidity between the sexes at a more palatable entry point. While no official closure was announced, the line gradually disappeared in the early 2010s, alongside his menswear and other ready-to-wear lines, as the house shifted towards a total focus on Haute Couture.

This two-way bag from JPG by Gaultier hails from the 1990s and features a metallic pipe frame, giving it its distinctive shape, and can be carried either by its top handle or worn with its removable shoulder strap.