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Jean Paul

British  
/ ʒɑ̃ pɔl /

noun

  1. real name Johann Paul Friedrich Richter. 1763–1825, German novelist

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US cosmetics giant Estée Lauder is discussing a potential merger with Puig, the Spanish company behind best-selling fragrances such as Rabanne and Jean Paul Gaultier.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

The company, which houses brands including Rabanne, Jean Paul Gaultier and Carolina Herrera, said it aims to achieve the middle part of its like-for-like revenue growth target of between 6% and 8% this year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

The new blood at Hermes is just the latest in a series of artistic changes at the big fashion houses, notably at Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga, Loewe and Jean Paul Gaultier.

From Barron's • Oct. 21, 2025

A Victorian cameo typically clings to her neck as a choker and her industrial ’90s Jean Paul Gaultier handbag punctuates her daily wardrobe.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2025

“It was pioneer days,” Jean Paul, who founded the Getty Oil Company, later recalled.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann