Paris, Oct 10, 2001/ FWD/ --- It was a taste of Tibet last night at the Louvre as Jean-Paul Gaultier debuted his Eastern-influenced Spring 2002 collection.

Just as the photographers - upset at the show’s delay and the increasingly late hour - seemed about to storm the stage, the room darkened and peaceful Buddhist chants began.

A host of male and female models with Boy George braided and tied tresses descended slowly down the runway, swathed in sunny yellow and orange scarf-wrapped pajama pants, long, full skirts, and draped tops.

The looks, suited a bit more for the Dalai Lama than the audience members, still conveyed a much-needed positive energy.

Then it was onto menswear – pinstripes and pantsuits, reworked Gaultier-style: a sliced blazer, a pair of corporate harem pants, a well-tailored 3-piece suit - the 3rd piece being a skirt overlay.

A series of looks with sweatpants and warm-up suits, worn with a well-tailored jacket or tailcoat, gave a new spin on casual Fridays.

A hooded sweatshirt was thrown over a long jersey dress. Is there a more genuinely comfortable way to warm up? Gaultier doesn’t seem to think so, as he printed the word “Vrai,” French for “True,” on the back of the hoodie.

Always one to push the boundaries a bit and test the waters of tolerance, in this collection Gaultier pushes for peace and positivity.

How could anyone, especially in this climate, go wrong with that?

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier

Jean Paul Gaultier