Ludovic de Saint Sernin: next Jean Paul Gaultier haute couture guest designer for 2025
The house of Jean Paul Gaultier continues to surprise and innovate in the world of haute couture, announcing that designer Ludovic de Saint Sernin will be the next guest designer for the January 2025 haute couture show. An eagerly-awaited collaboration that promises to leave a lasting impression, as much for Saint Sernin’s creative vision as for the iconic heritage of Jean Paul Gaultier, a leading figure in French fashion.
A tradition of innovative collaboration
Since Jean Paul Gaultier officially stepped down as creative director of his house in 2020, he has launched a series of daring collaborations, inviting renowned designers to reinterpret his universe. These collaborations have enabled talents such as Sacai’s Chitose Abe, Balmain’s Olivier Rousteing and Haider Ackermann to revisit the emblematic codes of the Gaultier house while adding their own signature.
Ludovic de Saint Sernin, renowned for his sensual, minimalist approach to fashion, seems an ideal choice for this new collaboration. His vision of body and form, often close to provocation yet subtle and elegant, blends perfectly with Jean Paul Gaultier’s rebellious spirit.
Boldness and sensuality as guidelines
Ludovic de Saint Sernin is a designer who never ceases to defy fashion conventions, emphasizing theexpression of the body and the fluidity of gender. Known for his revealing silhouettes, his pieces often play on transparency, bold cuts and lightweight materials, creating a sensual yet sophisticated aesthetic. This makes him a perfect heir to the provocative, transgressive spirit of Jean Paul Gaultier, who has also always blurred the boundaries between genres with his avant-garde creations.
By incorporating elements of queer culture and celebrating individuality, Saint Sernin has succeeded in establishing a strong identity in the fashion industry. We can expect this collaboration with Jean Paul Gaultier to be an even further exploration of modern haute couture, blending historical heritage with a current, inclusive vision of fashion.
January 2025: a parade not to be missed
The January 2025 haute couture show is already shaping up to be one of the most eagerly awaited fashion events of the year. The fusion of the worlds of Jean Paul Gaultier and Ludovic de Saint Sernin is set to deliver a surprising collection, at the crossroads of tradition and modernity. The resulting creations could well reflect a liberated fashion, celebrating diversity and audacity.
Expectations are high for this show, as Ludovic de Saint Sernin will have to juggle Gaultier’s rich heritage with his own contemporary vision. But if there’s one designer capable of rising to this challenge, it’s Ludovic Saint Sernin, whose work perfectly embodies the reinvention of traditional fashion codes.
This collaboration could well become one of Jean Paul Gaultier‘s most influential, pushing the boundaries of haute couture while remaining true to the innovative spirit of its founder.
As we wait for January 2025, the fashion world is holding its breath to discover what Ludovic de Saint Sernin and Jean Paul Gaultier will bring to the new haute couture season.
