Duran Lantink's debut couture show for Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris.
Key facts
- •Duran Lantink's debut couture show for Jean Paul Gaultier was held in Paris
- •The show featured a mix of heritage couture techniques and new technologies, including artificial intelligence
- •The collection included a range of outfits, from a sharply tailored coatdress to a comically reimagined little black dress
- •Lantink wants to challenge the garment itself and push it to the limits of its sculptural potential
Jean Paul Gaultier's debut couture show under Duran Lantink was held in a white venue in Paris, showcasing a mix of heritage couture techniques and new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
Collection Overview
The show featured a range of outfits, from a sharply tailored coatdress to a comically reimagined little black dress with a brush-like element and a bustle. The collection also included a black dress with a sculptural, tubular form that exposed the legs, and a flamingo-pink evening dress covered in feathers with winding tubular elements.
Design Approach
Lantink explained that he wants to challenge the garment itself and push it to the limits of its sculptural potential. The collection included a draped circle skirt suspended by lingerie garter straps and a velveteen gown with 'horns' protruding from the hips, showcasing Lantink's innate instinct for the absurd and his devotion to craft.
This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Elle.
