Who owns Jean Paul Gaultier?
Jean Paul Gaultier is owned by Puig (Spain, BME: PUIG), which has owned the brand since 2011.[1] Jean Paul Gaultier was founded in 1993 in France and was independent until 2011.
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Puig Brands, S.A. reported
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Independent (1993–2011)
- Owner HQ
- 🇪🇸 Spain, Barcelona
- Origin
- 🇫🇷 France
- Founded
- 1993
- Category
- Personal care & beauty › Cosmetics & fragrance › Fragrance
- Parent ticker
- BME: PUIG
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Jean Paul Gaultier
Jean Paul Gaultier fragrances launched in 1993 with a bottle shaped like a corseted torso, sold in a tin can. Puig has held the licence since 1993 and acquired the fashion house in 2011, so it owns both the clothes and the scent.
Ownership timeline of Jean Paul Gaultier
Where Jean Paul Gaultier sits in Puig
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Jean Paul Gaultier?
The parent company of Jean Paul Gaultier is Puig, a publicly listed company headquartered in Spain.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier French or Spanish?
Jean Paul Gaultier originated in France in 1993, but it is owned today by Puig, which is headquartered in Spain. So Jean Paul Gaultier is a French-origin brand under Spanish ownership.
Since when has Puig owned Jean Paul Gaultier?
Puig has owned Jean Paul Gaultier since 2011.
Who owned Jean Paul Gaultier before Puig?
Jean Paul Gaultier was an independent company from its founding in 1993 until Puig acquired it in 2011.
Is Jean Paul Gaultier still owned by Puig?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Jean Paul Gaultier is still owned by Puig. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Puig Brands, S.A. Annual Report 2025 — Puig Brands, S.A., Annual report, published 27 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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