Jean-Paul Gaultier’s career has been a defining moment in modern fashion, and the departure of its namesake designer in 2020 ended a collaborative era. Dutch designer Duran Lantink has been appointed as the permanent creative director of Gaultier, signaling the beginning of a new era in fashion history. Lantink’s appointment is a testament to Gaultier’s visionary spirit, sense of responsibility, and his ability to remain true to his creative expression throughout his entire life.
In 2018, Lantink was recognized for his innovative work, beginning with the production of the pipe called “Vagina Pants,” created by American singer Janelle Monáe. The],[-I created the “Vagina Pants” spectacle—that visual of female confidence appears to shimmer with?””Lantink went on to become synonymous with a unique, avant-garde style that emerged during his formative years with Gaultier. His range of low-waisted diam essential fashion pieces, domed silhouettes, and layered jackets were celebrated for their bold and unapologetically playful approach to form.
Lantink’s career has spanned over three decades, beginning when he was still relatively new to the field of fashion. He has consistently focused on sustainable and ethical sourcing of materials, adopting Responsible Fashion Solutions (RFS) as his brand, which begins as of Lantink’s 2025 ABC collection. This commitment has earned Lantink numerous awards in academic and industry circles, includingEigen, the 2024 LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, and the 2025 International Woolmark Prize, which recognizes innovative young people in fashion from all over the world.
*. During his most recent show, the A/W 25 fashion week in March, Lantink delivered designs that went beyond the chapter of Gaultier, a label that also contributed to fashion history with pieces like, say,Models or A/W 24, where he collaborated with models like Billie Eilish, Lizzo, and Beyoncé. Lantink’s work often explores themes of animality and gender identity, using materials to challenge traditional norms while staying grounded in the.AKA, Lantink delivered designs that went beyond the chapter of Gaultier, a label that also contributed to fashion history with pieces like, say,Michael Jackson’s “T Burnie” and Beyoncé’s “Dress for Queen.” “I see in him the energy, audacity and playful spirit through fashion that I had at the beginning of my own journey: the new professional terrible of fashion. Welcome, Duran,” said Gaultier when he contemplating Lantink’s incorporation of Gaultier’s logo during the A/W 24 show. His ability to carry forward the label’s vision while reviving it ten years later is a hallmark of Lantink’s work.
