When it comes to fashion, the rule is simple: show some skin, but leave a little to the imagination. Lyas Medini, however, threw that rule out the window with his audacious choice at the British Fashion Awards. Whether it’s Michael Schmidt x Grindr’s gasp-worthy wool knitwear or the jaw-dropping bulge-flaunting sportswear on recent runways, designers tend to keep it sexy yet modest. But, as always, there are exceptions—enter Medini and his bold, full-frontal fashion moment.
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Medini Takes the Birthday Suit to the Runway
On the night of the prestigious event, the fashion influencer threw caution (and a lot of fabric) to the wind, rocking a nude male bodysuit by Jean Paul Gaultier. No, we’re not talking about some subtle sheer piece. This was a full-on, skintight, birthday suit—except, it wasn’t his birthday suit. Instead, Medini stepped out in a bodysuit that mimicked a naked male form down to the smallest detail, down to the 2D body hair sculpted onto the fabric.
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A Polarizing Debut at Paris Fashion Week
The bodysuit made its debut earlier this year at Paris Fashion Week to mixed reactions. Some were thrilled by Gaultier’s boldness, while others were left scratching their heads, wondering how a naked body covered in skin-tight fabric could actually make it to a runway. But no one expected this piece to go live in such a public setting. And yet here we are.
While the fashion world thrives on pushing boundaries, there’s something about a bodysuit that leaves absolutely nothing to the imagination that has even the most open-minded fashion lovers raising an eyebrow. The general consensus? Most of us are all for showing it all, but maybe not that much. You know, in the world of high fashion, we want the shock factor, but with a little mystery still hanging in the balance.
Is It Fashion or a Gimmick?
The bodysuit itself is part of Gaultier’s Spring/Summer 2026 collection, and to be fair, it’s not even the weirdest thing on the runway. The collection also features bizarre long-butt leotards and cut-out tunics, so Medini’s full-frontal moment was far from the collection’s oddest offering. But the question remains: is it fashion, or is it just a naked gimmick?
Medini’s Punk Fashion Vision
Medini, of course, knows exactly what he’s doing. “The last really exciting thing for me in fashion is Duran Lantink, the most recent collection he did before being appointed at Jean Paul Gaultier,” Medini shared in an interview. “It was so fresh. It was a bad taste turned into good taste. It should not be working, but somehow it did. And I think that’s how you can tell that something is relevant. I’m very excited about what he will do at Jean Paul Gaultier, it’s the first time the ready-to-wear is going to be designed by anyone else than Jean Paul. So I really have high hopes for him, he’s a punk!”
Punk Meets High Fashion
A self-proclaimed punk lover, Medini is clearly vibing with Lantink’s bold, unexpected sensibilities, and his Spring/Summer 2026 collection shows that he’s not about to back down from a little bad taste. After all, it’s the mix of rebellion and relevance that keeps the fashion world’s blood pumping. But can the masses get past the over-the-top body graphic and recognize the punk edge? That’s the million-dollar question, and it seems the jury is still out.
It’s safe to say that this was a runway moment meant to spark conversations—and oh, it’s working. Fashion, after all, is about pushing boundaries, and when it comes to full-frontal fashion, no one is doing it quite like Jean Paul Gaultier right now. Whether we love it or hate it, one thing’s for sure: it’s definitely got the gays talking.
A Bold Statement or Just a Naked Bid for Attention?
So, the question remains: Is this fashion’s boldest statement, or just a naked bid for attention? Whatever side you’re on, you can’t deny that it’s one hell of a conversation starter.
What do you think? Is full-frontal fashion a bold new frontier, or is it just going too far? We want to know your thoughts—drop your opinions in the comments below!