Duran Lantink Takes the Helm as Jean Paul Gaultier’s Creative Director
The exciting news is now confirmed: Duran Lantink has been officially appointed as the permanent creative director of the illustrious Jean Paul Gaultier fashion house. This announcement aligns with the speculation that circulated on the FashionSpot forums and throughout the fashion industry at large. Following his retirement in 2020, Jean Paul Gaultier initiated a series of guest designers who contributed to the brand’s collections. Esteemed names such as Chitose Abe, Glenn Martens, Olivier Rousteing, Haider Ackermann, Julien Dossena, Simone Rocha, Nicolas di Felice, and most recently, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, were called upon to showcase their creativity in designing couture collections. Lantink, who launched his genderless fashion label in 2016, is set to unveil his inaugural ready-to-wear collection during the prestigious Paris Fashion Week in September 2025. Following this, his first Haute Couture collection will be revealed in January 2026, marking a significant milestone in his career.
Duran Lantink Takes the Helm at Jean Paul Gaultier
Explore the Enthusiastic Reactions from the Fashion Community on Duran Lantink’s Appointment:
“Not a bad idea!” [BalkaniStaCouture]
“Is JPG making his return to the fashion week calendar? I’m fully on board with that!” [Mrs.T]
“I genuinely wish him well as he embarks on this new journey.” [Salvatore]
“I really believed JPG’s ready-to-wear line was lost to us forever! This news is a significant surprise. I must admit, I’m not entirely prepared to see JPG represented by anyone other than the original designer himself. Nevertheless, congratulations to him; this is a monumental achievement!” [Valentine27]
“I wish him all the luck in the world, and I am eagerly looking forward to what he will present in January.” [engenius]
“While it’s good for him, I find this new direction a bit unnecessary.” [Avonlea]
“He seems like he might be a better fit for Loewe than for Gaultier, wouldn’t you agree?” [LadyJunon]
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