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Y/Project x Jean Paul Gaultier Trompe L'Oeil maxi dress

Name: Y/Project x Jean Paul Gaultier Trompe L'Oeil maxi dress
Brand: Y/Project
SKU: P00777105-2
Price: 326.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

This Y/Project x Jean Paul Gaultier Trompe L'Oeil maxi dress feels like wearable art—softly subversive, with a mood that sits between couture and street. In Light Pink/Grey, the palette is pared-back and modern. The dress is made from 100 percent polyamide, giving a smooth, fluid drape that skims the body. Made in Portugal, it carries a sense of refined collaboration into the day-to-night horizon.

Its maximum length elongates the frame, while the trompe l'oeil detail offers a quiet visual twist that reads as clever rather than loud. The fabric drapes cleanly, the line stays sleek through movement, and the piece layers well with a cropped jacket or tuxedo-blazer for evening. With machine wash at 30 degrees, upkeep stays straightforward, making it easy to reach for when schedules run long.

This collaboration pairs Y/Project's sculptural confidence with Jean Paul Gaultier's archival flair, yielding a moment that feels both reference and reinvention. For styling, let the color story lead: bare sandals in warm weather, or a sharp metallic boot and blazer as the temps dip; minimal accessories let the trompe l'oeil trick stay center stage.

Materials / Fabrication

100 percent polyamide
Made in Portugal
Designer color name: Light Pink/Grey

Recommended Care

Machine wash at 30 degrees.

Fit Notes

Made in Portugal.
Material is 100% polyamide.
Colorway is Light Pink/Grey.

Styling Tips

Pair it with a pair of mules to keep the length line uninterrupted and echo the Light Pink/Grey palette.
Carry a designer leather backpack to balance the silhouette with a practical finish.
Add sunglasses as a restrained finishing accessory.

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

Bold trompe l'oeil maxi dress commands attention with a sculptural illusion that plays with proportions. The pale pink and grey palette feels modern and editorial, while the elongated silhouette and layered lines create a couture mood. The piece reads as a wearable sculpture, ideal for red carpet moments or front row impact.

Craftsmanship: 8/10

Construction reads as precise and refined, with smooth edges and clean lines that suggest high end tailoring. The polyamide fabric offers a sleek drape and subtle sheen, while seam placement stays invisible from a distance. Close inspection reveals careful stitching and thoughtful paneling, though the finish remains more fashion forward than couture craft.

Affordability: $$$

At 652, the value aligns with a high fashion collaboration that delivers an audacious, editorial moment. The design reads bold and collectible, while the polyamide fabric and clean construction support durability. The price matches its statement appeal and rarity, offering a premium feel without resorting to obvious luxury insignia.

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About Y/PROJECT

Creative director Glenn Martens is the mastermind behind progressive fashion label Y/PROJECT. The Antwerp Royal Academy grad’s pieces are known for its gender-fluid construction, from its oversized silhouettes to its deconstructed aesthetics. Quickly gaining a cult-following among the fashion circuit, Y/PROJECT is one of the contemporary fashion labels leading a new street-style movement. Shop the latest collection from Y/PROJECT, ranging in dresses to sweaters, blouses, pants, denim and accessories.