Anyone who attended Duran Lantink's F/W 25 show in Paris yesterday got far more than they bargained for. The collection was a striking blend of beautiful craftsmanship and radical artistic expression, designed to make a statement and it certainly did.

Among the most talked-about moments were a prosthetic bust and backless pants, pieces that blurred the lines between fashion and social commentary. These weren’t just bold design choices; they were intentional provocations, forcing the audience to question why the exposure of certain body parts is still considered shocking in 2025.

Why Shouldn’t Body Parts Be Normal?

The female form, in particular, has been overly censored, sexualized, and restricted, despite the fact that bodies are just bodies—completely normal, natural, and neutral. Fashion has long played with gender and exposure, yet reactions to designs like Lantink’s show how deeply ingrained certain taboos remain.

Why is a prosthetic bust controversial? Why do backless pants spark discomfort? The unease stems from outdated societal norms that dictate which body parts should be hidden and which are "acceptable" to display. The reality is, the human body is not inherently provocative, culture makes it so.

A Show That Sparked Conversation

Beyond the viral moments, the show was visually captivating, featuring animal prints, plaid, camo, and a cast that included Alex Consani and Leon Dame, bringing Lantink’s signature deconstructed aesthetic to life. The collection balanced wearability with avant-garde elements, proving that fashion is as much about ideas as it is about aesthetics.

Ultimately, Lantink’s message was clear: The human body shouldn’t be a spectacle,it should be normalized. And if it takes bold fashion to challenge outdated perceptions, then so be it.

That’s what fashion does best.

by Noémi Zak