Jean Paul Gaultier’s latest show disappoints on every level | Jean Paul Gaultier Spring 2026 – Paris Fashion Week

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by brownfashionagal

Jean Paul Gaultier’s Spring 2026 show by Duran Lantink was, to put it simply, a mess. The new Gaultier feels uninspired, regressive, and deeply disappointing. I kept waiting for it to click, for something—anything—to make sense, but it never did. The only good thing about this collection is that it’s finally over.

This was supposed to be a celebration of Gaultier’s legacy, a modern take on the playful, rebellious spirit that once made the brand unforgettable. Instead, it felt like parody. The optical illusions, distorted silhouettes, and anatomy prints weren’t shocking or clever—they were just uncomfortable to watch. Gaultier always used shock with purpose; here, it felt cheap. The infamous bodysuits weren’t even fitted right, which only added to the frustration.

What made it worse is that the intent behind it all felt lost. I don’t care how many references or club-scene inspirations were involved—none of that mattered when the clothes themselves looked so forced. This wasn’t bold or brave; it was trying too hard to be both.

Fashion thrives on disruption, but this felt like noise for the sake of attention. And maybe that’s the point now. Maybe all publicity really is good publicity. But for a house that once stood for wit, freedom, and fearlessness, this debut was hard to watch. I had high hopes for Lantink, but after this, it feels silly to have expected more.