Jean Paul Gaultier

Aug 2026

Jean Paul Gaultier continues its legacy of bold, provocative visual storytelling with the launch of La Favorite, a campaign that masterfully anchors the brand in the world of high-end fragrance. The imagery captures a striking blend of editorial minimalism and commercial precision, featuring a model posed atop a stark circular platform that highlights the structural elegance of her attire. By leaning into a clean, off-white aesthetic contrasted with sharp red serif typography, the project feels both timeless and aggressively modern. Photographer and director Oliver Hadlee Pearch brings a disciplined eye to the production, ensuring the focus remains squarely on the interplay between the human form and the iconic product design. The meticulous styling provided by James Valeri complements this aesthetic, while the collaboration of hair stylist Stephane Lancien and makeup artist Thomas De Kluyver elevates the visual language to meet the standards of luxury beauty marketing. Featuring the poise of model Ajak Dhieu, the composition mirrors the sculptural gold-toned fragrance bottle, creating a seamless alignment between the brand identity and the product itself. Through this deliberate visual strategy, the campaign avoids unnecessary clutter, instead opting for a sophisticated clarity that underscores the essence of the Gaultier house, ultimately delivering an experience that feels as curated as a magazine spread while maintaining its commercial impact.

Editorial, Commercial

Typography

Fragrance, Beauty