Paulus Erasmus

Milan, Italy

With Fabrique since 2022 11 works From Max Mara to Versace, leading ELIE SAAB and Pronovias, now directing Galia Lahav's couture; his designs dress celebrities on global stages.

Inspiration

Paulus collection connects us to the Golden Age and Victorian era through beautiful lace trims and billowing sleeves. Rich details meet soft, flowing fabrics while floral and fruit prints add a modern touch to these historically-inspired pieces.

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Works

Sleeveless off-shoulder cotton dress in yellow stripes with buttons and belted waist, front view on model.

Back view of a yellow striped off-shoulder belted sleeveless cotton dress with collar detail on model

Claudia Striped Off Shoulder Collared Belted Sleeveless Shirt Dress in Cotton

$308.00

White washed cotton blouse with ruffle trim on button placket and cuffs, front view on model

White washed cotton blouse with ruffle trim along front placket and neckline, long sleeves, front view on model

Cecilia Sand-Washed Ruffle-Trim French Blouse In Washed Cotton

$254.00

Sleeveless black tweed dress with front button closure and cinched waist, modeled in full front view.

Back view of sleeveless black tweed dress with cinched waist and flared skirt in French bouclé fabric

Rosie Lapel Tweed Cinched Dress in French Bouclé

$463.00

Black sleeveless dress in wrinkle-resistant fabric with hand-sewn rhinestone neckline, side slit, front view on model

Back view of a black wrinkle-resistant fabric dress with round neck, slit detail, and hand-sewn rhinestone embellishments

Odette Round Neck Hand Sewn Rhinestone Dress in Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric

$451.00

Front view of sleeveless red striped cotton dress with button front and tied waist belt on model

Back view of red striped cotton poplin shirt dress with off-shoulder neckline and wide waistband on model.

Claudia Striped Shirt Dress in Cotton Poplin

$323.00

Blue lightweight denim maxi skirt with tiered openwork and smocked waistband, front view on model

Side view of tiered lightweight denim maxi skirt with openwork detail on model reclining by water

Oluka Tiered Openwork Maxi Skirt in Lightweight Denim

$300.00

Back view of white silk-cotton blend A-line skirt with openwork embroidery and tiered panels on model

Oluka Openwork Embroidery A-Line Skirt in Silk-Cotton Blend

$300.00

Front view of a blue viscose blend dress with long puff sleeves and cutwork embroidery details on model

Blue viscose blend dress with long puff sleeves, cutwork embroidery, fine pleats, and lace panels, front view on model.

Eloise Cutwork Embroidery Long Puff Sleeve Dress in Fine-Pleated Viscose Blend

$381.00

Front view of a blue and white striped off-shoulder cotton dress with button-down front and tied waist detail on model

Blue and white striped cotton dress with off-shoulder neckline, button front, and tied waist belt, on-model view.

Claudia Off Shoulder Striped Dress in Cotton

$312.00

White cotton-blend off-shoulder top with puff sleeves and lace trim, paired with matching tiered skirt, front view.

White silk-cotton blend off-shoulder puff sleeve top with lace trim, angled close-up on model lying down

Luise Off-Shoulder Puff Sleeve Top in Silk Cotton

~~$207.00~~ $104.00

White silk-cotton blend skirt with embroidered cut-out panels and tiered detailing, front view on model

White silk-cotton blend skirt with smocked waist and tiered panels, side view on model outdoors.

Luise Maxi Skirt in Silk Cotton

$300.00

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Claudia Striped Off Shoulder Collared Belted Sleeveless Shirt Dress in Cotton

$308.00

Cecilia Sand-Washed Ruffle-Trim French Blouse In Washed Cotton

$254.00

Rosie Lapel Tweed Cinched Dress in French Bouclé

$463.00

Odette Round Neck Hand Sewn Rhinestone Dress in Wrinkle-Resistant Fabric

$451.00

Claudia Striped Shirt Dress in Cotton Poplin

$323.00

Oluka Tiered Openwork Maxi Skirt in Lightweight Denim

$300.00

Oluka Openwork Embroidery A-Line Skirt in Silk-Cotton Blend

$300.00

Eloise Cutwork Embroidery Long Puff Sleeve Dress in Fine-Pleated Viscose Blend

$381.00

Claudia Off Shoulder Striped Dress in Cotton

$312.00

Luise Off-Shoulder Puff Sleeve Top in Silk Cotton

~~$207.00~~ $104.00

Luise Maxi Skirt in Silk Cotton

$300.00

Background

From Max Mara to Versace, leading ELIE SAAB and Pronovias, now directing Galia Lahav's couture; his designs dress celebrities on global stages.

Paulus Erasmus, once a curious kid experimenting with fashion in the living room of his Gioia del Colle home, is now at the helm of bridal and haute couture at Galia Lahav, infusing each piece with a fresh edge. His early fascination with fabrics and art paved the way for a career that began formally when he was just 19, as he pursued a major in fashion and textile design at the European Institute of Design. It was during this formative time that he struck up a significant collaboration with Italian designer Stefano Guerriero, which laid the foundation for a versatile career spanning ready-to-wear and the most opulent of evening gowns.

Paulus's professional path is studded with notable stints at fashion powerhouses. After honing his skills at Max Mara, he brought his creative flair to Versace in 2010, and over the next decade, ascended to lead roles at ELIE SAAB and Pronovias Group, before his current role as the design director at the luxurious Galia Lahav. Each position not only honed his design acumen but also expanded his influence across the fashion landscape, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary visions. His designs are the culmination of global inspirations and a deep passion for theatricality, reflected in every stitch and silhouette.

Today, aside from his professional achievements, Paulus's life is enriched by his love for the theater and art exhibitions. His spare time spent absorbing culture translates into a vibrant creativity that fuels his work, making every collection a new narrative waiting to be worn. As he continues to explore and integrate new cultural insights, we eagerly anticipate the next chapter of his design evolution, undoubtedly poised to redefine elegance and sophistication in modern haute couture.

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