In April 2025, Duran Lantink was appointed creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier. Following JPG’s retirement in 2020, the Dutch fashion designer became the first permanent creative director of the French fashion house. Held within a whitewashed Paris venue, Lantinck’s showcase explored the dialogue between classic couture techniques and new technologies (including artificial intelligence). The collection featured layered tulle, bold volume, contrasting colors, striped bows that seemed almost never-ending, and a variety of asymmetries.
Jean Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Fall 2026 Collection Review
Read the reactions from FashionSpot’s forum members below:
“Too much Galliano for Dior and Demna for Baleniaga… so terrible.” (indigohome)
“Horrible!” (Pradabanas)
“Couture is dying a slow death with all these showpieces. There is no real wardrobe. It’s sad. There are some great pieces here, wonderful ideas, but it’s exaggerated. It takes away from the designer. He goes into a fantasy world that is unattainable.” (Brandon J Pierre)
“How do you sleep at night knowing you’re designing these kinds of clothes?” (aloe)
“I see a lot of possibilities!! Not gonna lie!” (Thiago)
“I love it! Best couture show this season!” (Gergin)
“I can’t remember the last time a fashion show gave me something I’d never seen before, or even imagined… but tonight, it did with look after look. I’m beyond thrilled with this, it’s one of the boldest couture debuts in a long time.” (mr-dale)
“Outstanding! Well done.” (MMODA)
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