In a dimly lit room at Jean Paul Gaultier’s legendary Paris headquarters, Ludovic de Saint Sernin opened his debut couture show for the maison with a scream a theatrical harbinger of the breathtaking journey ahead. As waves of anticipation swept through the audience, including Megan Thee Stallion, Jennie Kim, and Rick Owens, the young designer unveiled Le Naufrage “The Shipwreck”, a collection that blended Gaultier’s iconic sensuality with his own raw edge.

De Saint Sernin, the eighth and youngest guest designer to helm Gaultier’s couture line since his 2020 retirement, reimagined the house’s maritime DNA with audacious storytelling. Drawing on Gaultier’s treasure trove of signatures, from cone bras to sailor motifs, the designer delivered a collection steeped in subversive sensuality and unabashed glamour. Inspired by Disney’s The Little Mermaid and a 1997 Gaultier headpiece resembling a ship, de Saint Sernin charted a course through myth, fantasy, and high fashion.

The show opened with a sea-green corseted gown adorned with shimmering scales, evoking a sultry mermaid washed ashore. The narrative unfolded with pieces that told their own stories: gowns resembling ship sails tied with ropes, a headpiece shaped like a ship’s silhouette, and latex ensembles embossed with crocodile textures. Rope-like pleated jersey voile, glimmering tartan, and an astonishing 50,000 brass pearls captured the untamed chaos and opulence of the sea.

For all its theatricality, de Saint Sernin’s collection also honoured the artisanal craftsmanship that defines haute couture. Feathers appeared waterlogged, chiffon was pleated to mimic waves, and traditional techniques merged with bold experimentation. The result? A line-up that felt as nostalgic as it was revolutionary.

Fashion’s most celebrated muses brought Le Naufrage to life on the runway. Paloma Elsesser, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, and Alex Consani embodied characters in the designer’s shipwrecked tale a pirate, a sailor, a siren each captivating the audience with a singular sense of allure.

The designer’s vision extended beyond the runway, capturing the irreverent spirit of Gaultier while injecting his own brand of “sensual but sophisticated, slutty but classy” allure. “I wanted to tell a story that feels like a unique experience, where every look transports you into a new world,” de Saint Sernin said.

The grand finale saw de Saint Sernin join Gaultier on the runway for a heartfelt embrace, a symbolic passing of the torch. Whether Le Naufrage marks the final chapter in Gaultier’s guest designer experiment remains uncertain, but one thing is clear: Ludovic de Saint Sernin’s couture debut has set a daring new benchmark for storytelling and innovation in high fashion.

With Le Naufrage, de Saint Sernin didn’t merely honour Jean Paul Gaultier’s legacy, he redefined it, penning a bold new chapter in the maison’s storied history.

Words By Claire Gaura 

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The humble tank top; the versatile sleeveless staple that can so effortlessly take us from the gym to the shops, to a night out (obviously with a wash and a few styling tweaks in-between- but you get the point!). In the current climate, shopping is now a distant happy, memory and nights out are the things of dreams.

Though many of the world’s dedicated lovers of fashion might currently be feeling slightly distraught; all this time to think about and plan outfits down to the very last detail – and literally NOWHERE to go. It shouldn’t stop us at least trying, even if it is only for a 20-minute chat with the head of the department. Which, at the minute, along with (if you’re feeling particularly extra) a boozy skype night with the girls, is the only thing we have to get vaguely somewhere close to dress for.

It seems almost pointless to don an outfit head to toe when from the waist down, you are invisible to those on the other end of the video call. Plus, no matter how much you live and breathe fashion, being at home for these extended periods of time, comfort is essential.

Queue the tank top. Saving the day yet again.

It is the perfect combination of comfort and potential to be styled up or down (depending on the recipient of the video call). Along with having the ability to be paired with PJ bottoms, joggers, gym leggings… pants –(they will literally never know).

No matter what variation of tank top you own, we have put together three looks that will take your top-half from 0-100 in a matter of minutes!

Look 1:

Corset: ASOS Kikiriki shell bust strapless crop top in white (£38)

Clips: Claires Matte Beaded Rectangle Clips (£6), Valet Studio Kelly tortoiseshell clips (£30)

Eyeliner: Maybelline Hyper Precise All Day Liner – Matte Black (£5.99)

Brow Product: Glossier Boy Brow (£14)

Nails: Essie Nail Color in ‘You Do Blue’ (£7.99)

Lips: Bobbi Brown Lip Color in ‘Salmon’ (£24.50)

Eye Shadow: DIOR Matte Long-Wear Professional Eyeshadow in ‘Celeste’ (£20.40)

Look 2:

Bralette: COGGLES Calvin Klein Women’s Triangle Unlined Bra – Black (£28)

Necklace: ASOS necklace with crystal link pendant and glam chain in gold tone (£12)

Earrings: Bershka Maxi hoop earrings with rhinestones (£7.99)

Nails: Nails Inc. Polish in ‘Neon Coral’ (£15)

Mascara: Too Faced Better Than Sex Waterproof Mascara, Black (£9)

Lashes: Ardell Professional Duralash Knot-Free Naturals Individual Lashes (£3.45)

Eye Shadow: MAC Eye shadow in shade ‘Sushi Flower’ (£15)

Lips: Pretty Little Thing Carmex Lip Balm (£3)

Look 3:

Headband: Slip Silk Knot Headband – Pink (£69)

Hoop Earrings: RegalRose Sterling Silver Medium Hoops (£16)

Mini Earrings: Astrid and Miyu Cartilage hoops

Pearls: ETSY mini pearls (£3.70)

Nails: Ebay Sophy Robson Set 24 Press On Nails (£2.99)

Eyeliner: Fenty Beauty Flypencil Longwear Pencil Eyeliner ($35)

Eye Shadow: MAC Eye Shadow in ‘Omega’ (£15)

Words and Edits by Ella Winfield

Cover by Katie Janes

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From golden oldies such as Vivienne Westwood, who won the Swarovski Award for Positive Change, to innovative new kids on the block like Matty Bovan, the star-studded red carpet featured the very best British fashion had to offer. The dazzling night even featured a touch of Royalty with The Duchess of Sussex aka. Meghan Markle showcasing her baby bump in a beautiful floor length, black Givenchy gown.

Here are some of the most striking celebrities to hit the carpet…

The Duchess of Sussex in Givenchy.

Andreas Kronthaler and Vivienne Westwood in Burberry.

Alexa Chung in Alexa Chung.

Jenna Coleman in Preen by Thornton Bregazzi.

Adut Akech in Valentino Haute Couture.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Givenchy.

Eden Loweth and Tom Barratt of Art School in their own creations.

Aquaria in Matty Bovan.

Matty Bovan wearing his own label. All images sourced from Vogue

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