Introduction to Duran Lantink’s Debut
Lantink delivered the opening forecast when he spoke about yesterday’s fashion. He explained that his debut leaned into the history of Junior Gaultier, the diffusion line that ran between 1987 and 1994 and found a currency at the street level. However, he added that he would not even have to look into the archives of the house, instead choosing to approach it with imagination.
Reaction to the Debut
Has Lantink’s pure imagination delivered a bad nut or a golden ticket? The following thoughts from today’s audience provide insight.
Expert Opinions
Simone Marchetti, editor-in-chief, noted that in a season of fashion conservatism, Duran went in the opposite direction. His debut was worrying and full of clever mistakes, a dose of homeopathic good poison against nostalgia.
Bosse Myhr, director of fashion, observed that Duran Lantink visited some of the best-known motifs from Gaultier and expanded them to new terrain. The appearance of performance fabrics gives many pieces a sporty lead, but with a clearly hedonistic intention.
Nick Tran, Head of Buy and Merchandising, simply stated that it was on Duran, on and around, specific, challenging, and entertaining – how JPG should be.
The Collection
The collection included stripes, conical shapes, and spirals, with the addition of sporty performance fabrics. It challenged gender standards by dressing men in scarce party clothing and clothes with insightful directness. The riffs of beachwear were particularly daring, with silhouettes and ‘mono-mini’ pushing the body into a provocative geometry.
Visuals
Jean Paul Gaultier SS26 collection was showcased, with photos capturing the essence of the debut. The collection’s use of colors, fabrics, and designs was on full display, giving a glimpse into Lantink’s imagination and creativity.
