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Milder reactions to Duran Lantink's second collection for Jean Paul Gaultier

Since his appointment as Jean Paul Gaultier's successor, The Hague-native Duran Lantink seems to be playing a game of cat and mouse with the fashion world. His debut was loud, provoking global reactions. In contrast, his second appearance at Paris Fashion Week was remarkably composed. Instead of a spectacle of colour and form, including trompe...

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Duran Lantink provokes at Jean Paul Gaultier, just as he should

After months of waiting, the moment finally arrived: Duran Lantink's debut at Jean Paul Gaultier. Those unfamiliar with Lantink's work might have been taken aback, left with a strange aftertaste. However, those who do know his work will see the perfect combination of Lantink's style and Jean Paul Gaultier's (JPG) heritage. Lantink's debut...

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Jean Paul Gaultier collaborates with Bratz

French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier has unveiled a limited-edition collector doll with fashion doll brand Bratz from MGA Entertainment. The Bratz x Jean Paul Gaultier doll celebrates “radical self-expression through fashion,” and sees Bratz's ‘Sasha’ doll serving two looks that pay homage to Jean Paul Gaultier’s couture heritage, including a...

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In pictures: Jean Paul Gaultier’s eight guest designers lined up

There is good and bad fashion news. The good news: Duran Lantink from the Netherlands has been appointed creative director of the French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. The less good news: with Lantink’s appointment, the special chapter of guest designers at JPG comes to an end. In 2020, after Jean Paul Gaultier retired from the catwalk, the...

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Confirmed: Duran Lantink creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier

The rumours that had been circulating for some time have now been officially confirmed: Duran Lantink has been appointed as the new creative director of the French fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. The announcement was made today via a press release from the fashion house and shared by Lantink himself on social media. Lantink’s first...

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Haute Couture SS25: A return to the tried and tested and a debut at Valentino

In Paris this week, fashion houses relied on proven formulas, striving for light, feminine collections. Brands like Chanel emphasised their visual codes, while others, such as Dior and Schiaparelli, also played with classic silhouettes. Only the Couture Week debutantes dared to experiment. Established codes As the oldest, still active couture...

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Between naughty corsets and playful lacing, Ludovic de Saint Sernin imposes his sensuality at Jean Paul Gaultier

On Wednesday, Ludovic de Saint Sernin, a young talent among the French fashion scene, unveiled his haute couture collection for the house of Jean Paul Gaultier. His contribution as a guest designer follows that of numerous other creators (Chitose Abe, Olivier Rousteing, Julien Dossena, Simone Rocha, Glenn Martens, etc.) who, since 2020, have...

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Video: Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture SS25

See the latest haute couture collection by Jean Paul Gaultier at Paris Haute Couture Week.

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Philipp Plein, Jean Paul Gaultier and Aaron Esh: 2024 in interviews

From CEOs to big name designers, FashionUnited’s interview archive has been inundated with influential names this year, each giving insight into the inner workings of the fashion industry. Here are some of the top interviews of the year… January Designer Philipp Plein on Plein Sport and luxury sportswear Fashion designer Philipp Plein is known...

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Ludovic de Saint Sernin confirmed as next Jean Paul Gaultier guest designer

Following media speculation, Jean Paul Gaultier has now confirmed that Paris-based Ludovic de Saint Sernin is to be the fashion house’s next guest designer. While it had previously been suggested that de Saint Sernin had already swept up the honour, the news has now officially been verified to WWD, ensuring that the young designer is to become...

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Could Ludovic de Saint Sernin be Jean Paul Gaultier's next guest designer?

The rumour is growing: Ludovic de Saint Sernin could be the next guest designer for the Jean Paul Gaultier spring/summer 2025 Haute Couture collection. The Puig-owned brand has ceased to offer ready-to-wear since its namesake designer stepped down from the helm, and has instead continued to present in the form of a fashion show during the Paris...

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Jean Paul Gaultier: ‘Freedom is the first lesson I learned from fashion’

As the Spanish Puig Group, owner of the Jean Paul Gaultier brand, transforms into a public company, the now-retired designer continues to make a name for himself. Invited to show his work at the ‘Cinémode’ exhibition at the Scad Lacoste campus in the US, Gaultier gave FashionUnited and the students a lesson in freedom. Here are some selected...