Jean Paul Gaultier enters a new era with the unveiling of “Junior,” the first collection by Duran Lantink for the house. Marking a significant shift toward ready-to-wear, the Spring/Summer 2026 campaign sets the tone for a renewed creative direction—one that balances heritage with reinvention.

Captured by renowned photography duo Inez and Vinoodh and styled by Jodie Barnes, the campaign delivers a sharp visual narrative rooted in the spirit of the late 1980s. The imagery explores bold silhouettes, theatrical glamour, and a sense of character-driven play—elements long associated with the house’s DNA, now reinterpreted through Lantink’s lens.

The cast—Leon Dame, Signe Veiteberg Michaelsson, Emaan Zishan, and Marte Mei Van Haaster—embodies this vision with striking presence. Each image feels both nostalgic and forward-facing, merging archival references with a contemporary edge.

With “Junior,” Jean Paul Gaultier signals a deliberate evolution: a move into structured ready-to-wear that maintains the house’s expressive core while opening the door to a broader, modern audience.