Duran Lantink appointed as new permannet creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier

Recently, fashion houses have been playing catch-up. The latest change of leadership involves acclaimed designer Duran Lantink, who is moving to the fashion house Jean-Paul Gaultier.

Duran Lantink appointed as new permannet creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier

Another major fashion shake-up has arrived. Dutch designer Duran Lantink has officially been appointed the permanent creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier, making history as the first sole successor to the legendary designer himself. Originally rumored to be JPG’s next guest couture collaborator following Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s spring/summer 2025 show inspired by a shipwreck, Lantink’s appointment signals a major shift. Instead of continuin…

Jean Paul Gaultier Appoints Duran Lantink as the Brand’s Creative Director

Photograph by Julien Martinez Leclerc for WJean Paul Gaultier’s seasons-long experiment with substitute couture designers has officially ended. On Tuesday, the Puig-owned French House named Dutch designer Duran Lantink as its new permanent creative director. Lantink will take over both ready-to-wear and couture production for JPG. His first ready-to-wear presentation will take place at Paris Fashion Week in September, while he will debut couture…

Duran Lantink Is Named Creative Director of Jean Paul Gaultier

The Dutch designer will be the first to replace the brand’s eponymous founder.

Jean Paul Gaultier names new creative director

Duran Lantink will be the first person to hold the position since the brand's namesake retired in 2020.

Duran Lantink appointed creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier

At 38, the Dutch designer takes the helm of the Parisian house's creative direction. This marks the end of a series of collaborations with guest designers for its haute couture and signals its return to the ready-to-wear calendar.