Several designers chimed in on the debate at Gaultier’s final ready-to-wear show, including Moschino creative director Jeremy Scott, who credits Gaultier with making him want to go into fashion design. “Fashion has sped up to an accelerated rate that’s nearly inhuman, and I think that at least if he wants to stop this and focus on couture and take a little time for his own life, then I think it’s quite beautiful,” said Scott. “Even though I’m kind of sad at the same time, but I want to celebrate him for also having the strength of character to make that decision. It takes a lot of guts.”