Duran Lantink has been appointed as the new permanent creative director of the renowned French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. This transformation represents an exciting new chapter for the legendary brand as it brings an end to its “collabo-centric period.” As a designer, Lantink has become known for his avant-garde aesthetics and sustainable approach to fashion. He’ll present his inaugural full-scale ready-to-wear collection at the Paris RTW women’s fashion week in September 2025. He is slated to debut his first haute couture collection in January 2026.
Lantink hit the limelight in 2018 by making the famous “vagina pants”, which were worn by … Read more American singer Janelle Monáe even featured his design in her music video for ‘Pynk.’ This striking design created a stir worldwide and served as a platform for Lantink’s skill of combining high-fashion aesthetics with challenging concepts. His works have always been showstoppers, drawing stars like Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Beyoncé to the likes of his creations.
Based inbetween Amsterdam and Paris, Lantink’s commitment to sustainable fashion sees him using only upcycled materials to create his designs. Over the past few years, he has garnered several prestigious awards, including the 2024 LVMH Prize for young fashion designers and the 2025 International Woolmark Prize.
Lantink’s runway at Paris Fashion Week A/W 25 in March. His more recent works unabashedly confronted notions of animality and queer gender identity. This exploration reflects his commitment to pushing boundaries within the fashion industry and resonates with the legacy of Jean Paul Gaultier, known for challenging societal norms through style.
“I consider Jean-Paul Gaultier a genius and part of a generation that kicked down the doors, so people like us can walk freely and be who we are without an apology.” – Duran Lantink
Jean-Paul Gaultier himself expressed enthusiasm about Lantink’s appointment, stating, “I see in him the energy, audacity and playful spirit through fashion that I had at the beginning of my own journey: the new enfant terrible of fashion. Welcome, Duran.”
With Lantink at the helm, Jean Paul Gaultier is all set to turn the page in a new direction. This creative journey will pay homage to the brand’s storied history, while incorporating cutting-edge sustainable fashion techniques. The fashion world is still chattering with excitement about Lantink’s last two collections. These collections are poised to upend norms and serve as torchbearers for generations to come.
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