In a move set to reshape the identity of one of fashion’s most storied maisons, Jean Paul Gaultier has appointed Dutch designer Duran Lantink as its first permanent creative director. Best known for his experimental silhouettes, upcycled couture, and provocative point of view, Lantink now steps into the dual role of overseeing both ready-to-wear and haute couture—a seismic shift for a house that, until now, relied on rotating guest designers since Gaultier’s 2020 retirement.

The appointment marks the brand’s return to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar for the first time in over a decade, with Lantink’s debut scheduled for September 2025. It also underscores Puig’s growing ambition to elevate its fashion footprint while preserving the rebellious DNA that made Gaultier a cultural force. With deep respect for the house’s legacy and a fearless creative streak of his own, Lantink is poised to redefine what it means to be Gaultier—bringing intellect, irreverence, and intensity back to the Paris runways.