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Stepping into the role of creative director is a true honor.

To me, Gaultier represents the ultimate house of creative spirit andsavoir faire.

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Duran Lantink.

Its provocative, and continuously pushing boundaries.

His falls 2025 show in Marchwas among the most talked about of right now in Paris.

Earlier this month,he was presented with the Woolmark Prize by Donatella Versace and Ib Kamara.

I think now more than ever, its important to be a bit more radical.

Because if were not being radical, then what are we doing?

he said during his acceptance speech.

Each new guest designer at Jean Paul Gaultier created buzz, increasing the desirability of the brand.

Lantinks first ready-to-wear collection for Jean Paul Gaultier will be for spring 2025 in September 2025.

His debut couture collection will be unveiled in January 2026.

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