Jean Paul Gaultier’s design debut for Diet Coke is unveiled

French couturier Jean Paul Gaultier has given the soft drink's bottles an haute makeover.

BY Olivia Bergin

No, your eyes are not deceiving you; we reported last month how French fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier is this year's creative director for Diet Coke, and here are the fruits of his labour.

The ‘Day’ and 'Night' bottles, available from Harvey Nichols from April 16

The enfant terrible of Paris Fashion Week has conceived two bottle designs, named 'Day' and 'Night' - which harbour all the design elements of his famous fragrances. The feminine corsets are there in the 'Night' design, while 'Day' features the Breton stripes Gaultier has spent 35 years making his signature.

British actress Gemma Arterton helped Gaultier unveil the new styles at an event in London last night.

Fashion fans will be able to snap up the stylish beverages from Harvey Nichols stores nationally from April 16, but look out for the chic collector's set - which includes a limited-edition iconic Diet Coke glass featuring a blue and white stripy motif.

A third bottle, entitled 'Tattoo' and inspired by Gaultier's love of body art, will be released later in the year.

Designer Jean Paul Gaultier with Gemma Arterton. Photo: Rex

Gaultier follows in the footsteps of maverick Karl Lagerfeld, who was Diet Coke's designer-in-residence last year, as well as designers Matthew Williamson, Gianfranco Ferrè, Marni, and Roberto Cavalli.