Overview

• Jean Paul Gaultier has officially appointed Duran Lantink as its permanent creative director, ending the rotating guest designer model introduced in 2020.
• Lantink’s first ready-to-wear collection for the brand is scheduled to debut in September 2025, followed by his couture debut in January 2026.
• Known for his avant-garde approach and upcycled designs, Lantink has received significant industry recognition, including the Woolmark Prize, LVMH Karl Lagerfeld Award, and Andam Special Prize.
• The appointment marks the revival of Jean Paul Gaultier’s ready-to-wear line, which has been dormant since 2014, signaling a refreshed commercial and creative strategy.
• Jean Paul Gaultier himself praised Lantink’s bold vision, likening him to the brand’s original spirit as the ‘new enfant terrible’ of fashion.