Ludovic de Saint Sernin Reimagines Jean Paul Gaultier Couture with 'Shipwreck' Theme

The eighth guest designer for the iconic house delivered a sensual, maritime-inspired collection at Paris Couture Week.

Ludovic de Saint Sernin presented his debut Jean Paul Gaultier couture collection, titled 'Le Naufrage' ('The Shipwreck'), at Paris Couture Week.
The collection merged Gaultier's signature themes of gender subversion and maritime whimsy with de Saint Sernin's erotic and fetish-inspired aesthetic.
Highlights included corseted gowns, rope-detailed designs, and a headpiece shaped like a ship, drawing inspiration from Gaultier's archives and nautical storytelling.
The show featured prominent models such as Paloma Elsesser and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, alongside a celebrity-filled front row including Megan Thee Stallion and Jennie Kim.
De Saint Sernin's reinterpretation was praised for its storytelling, blending historical references, sensuality, and avant-garde craftsmanship.