Lyas Medini made a striking statement at the British Fashion Awards 2025. The 26-year-old influencer wore a highly controversial “nude look” by Jean Paul Gaultier.
The ensemble, showcased on Monday, December 1, at the Royal Albert Hall, featured a long-sleeved top. This top had printed chest hair and nipples.
Medini paired it with realistic-looking trousers that also depicted body hair and a prominent bulge. He completed the look with simple black sandals and no additional accessories.
He added a pop of color with bright pink lipstick. His black hair was slicked back, styled with a wet effect and a single curl falling onto his forehead.
The daring outfit quickly sparked strong reactions on social media platforms like Instagram.
Stylist Harrison Thomas Crite commented, “CÁRCEL,” meaning “JAIL.” Content creator Bruno Castilho Ribeiro joked, “Por el amor de dios.” Another user stated, “Yes… that’s enough internet for tonight…”
However, many celebrated Medini’s boldness. One fan commented, “10/10,” while another praised him as “actually the perfect person to wear this… 10.” A third fan wrote, “Finally someone has the guts to wear this and pull it off.”
Medini embraced the attention, sharing more photos of his outfit on Instagram. He captioned one red-carpet post, “hAPPY @britishfashioncouncil awards #tfa thank you @losingpurity.”
Speaking with Hypebae on the red carpet, Medini addressed his attire directly.
He revealed, “I’m wearing butt padding.” He added, “I’m wearing Jean Paul Gaultier — a look that caused some controversy online.”
Medini emphasized his intention, stating, “I wanted to reclaim it.”
He also chatted with model Alex Consani, 22, about the look.
Consani, a Victoria’s Secret Angel, approved, stating, “I think nude is back.” Medini quickly agreed, reiterating, “Nude is back.”
Consani wore an Alexander McQueen ensemble. It featured a strapless black top with red skulls and a matching skirt, recalling iconic McQueen designs.
Medini asked if she had worn the skull scarf as a teenager. Consani responded, “No, I was broke.” She laughed, adding, “But now I have money, so now I wear it.”
Duran Lantink, 38, the creative director for Jean Paul Gaultier, provided insight into the collection’s creation.
He told WWD that he aimed to create “a fantasy of all these memories I have of Gaultier.” He then “warped them into how I think it would look today.”
Lantink acknowledged the collection’s unconventional nature. He said it “is not necessarily something you would see on the street.”
He also expressed a pre-show apprehension to Vogue. Lantink remarked, “They’re probably going to tear me apart for this.”