Runway scene from Balenciaga’s final show by Demna Gvasalia, held in the historic couture salon at Avenue George V in Paris. Models, including Kim Kardashian, Naomi Campbell, Isabelle Huppert, and Eva Herzigová, walk the runway in dramatic black couture looks with sculpted volumes, oversized silhouettes, and theatrical details. The audience, filled with celebrities dressed in black and white, applauds during an emotional farewell moment, marking the end of Demna’s era at Balenciaga.

Demna’s Bold Farewell: Redefining Fashion at Balenciaga

Saying goodbye comes in many forms. Some choose a lavish farewell party, others pen heartfelt letters or share emotional social media posts. Some prefer quiet exits, letting others announce their departure. For Demna, who spent a transformative decade as Balenciaga’s creative director—known for iconic runway moments from snowy catwalks to dramatic Shanghai spectacles—his farewell was both romantic and diplomatic. Inside Balenciaga’s historic salon on Avenue … Continue reading Demna’s Bold Farewell: Redefining Fashion at Balenciaga

A deep dive into the potential successors of Demna at Balenciaga, exploring the creative and commercial implications of names like Pieter Mulier, Martine Rose, and John Galliano.

Balenciaga’s Next Chapter: Who Will Lead?

Fashion, much like nature, resists emptiness—it constantly evolves to fill gaps and redefine itself. With Demna’s impending departure from Balenciaga, the industry is left wondering who will take the reins of one of the most enigmatic brands of the past decade. Under Demna’s leadership, Balenciaga became a paradox: a house that simultaneously catered to avant-garde intellectuals and hype-driven consumers. It blurred the lines between high … Continue reading Balenciaga’s Next Chapter: Who Will Lead?

Balenciaga’s Spring 2025: A Dystopian Reflection on Fashion and Consumerism in Shanghai

Balenciaga unveiled its Spring 2025 collection in Shanghai, a significant departure from its usual Paris location, following its Pre-Fall 2024 show in Los Angeles last December. This venue shift underscores the brand’s willingness to explore diverse global contexts. Despite the geographical change, designer Demna Gvasalia’s creative vision remains steadfast. The Georgian designer continues to assert that the world is hurtling toward disaster, and within this … Continue reading Balenciaga’s Spring 2025: A Dystopian Reflection on Fashion and Consumerism in Shanghai

Demna’s Evolution: Balenciaga’s Fall Winter 2024 Collection Redefining Luxury and Aesthetics

Demna’s Balenciaga Fall Winter 2024 collection challenges conventional luxury by dismantling stereotypes. In a voice message, Demna redefines luxury as creativity, emphasizing its rarity. Compromising and delving into Balenciaga’s archive, Demna transforms evening glamour into everyday wear, blurring societal boundaries. His work on fashion, while not eccentric, asserts a poignant role. From repurposing underwear into skirts to questioning the essence of fashion’s importance in a … Continue reading Demna’s Evolution: Balenciaga’s Fall Winter 2024 Collection Redefining Luxury and Aesthetics

Demna’s Duality: Navigating Ambiguity in Fashion

Balancing Profound Insights and Runway Spectacle in the Enigmatic World of Demna’s Designs Demna, a designer of paradoxical allure, weaves a tapestry of ambiguity in his creations. While his collections garner critical acclaim and his insightful quotes resonate with the industry’s zeitgeist, the delicate balance between irony and sincerity remains elusive in his shows. On one hand, he articulates profound ideas to Cathy Horyn, lamenting … Continue reading Demna’s Duality: Navigating Ambiguity in Fashion

Chanel’s Milanese Elegance Unveiled: A Strategic Fusion of Luxury and Expansion

From a Lavish Boutique to Strategic Acquisitions, Unraveling Chanel’s Ode to Italy’s Allure After months of meticulous work, Chanel’s latest boutique in Milan has been unveiled, boasting a sprawling 520-square-meter space across two floors. This marks a significant milestone as it consolidates collections, accessories, jewelry, and leather goods under one roof for the first time in Italy. What sets this boutique apart is the provision … Continue reading Chanel’s Milanese Elegance Unveiled: A Strategic Fusion of Luxury and Expansion

Step into the World of Cristòbal Balenciaga: A Sneak Peek into the Upcoming Disney+ Series

From War-Torn Canvas to Haute Couture Mastery: Delve into the Enigmatic World of Cristòbal Balenciaga’s Visionary Journey. Experience the elegance of summer 2022 as we unveil a captivating TV series narrating the legacy of Cristòbal Balenciaga, the visionary behind the iconic fashion house. Coming soon to Disney+, this opulent series, directed by JosĂ© Mari Goenaga, Aitor Arregi, and Jon Garaño, is set to grace screens … Continue reading Step into the World of Cristòbal Balenciaga: A Sneak Peek into the Upcoming Disney+ Series

A digital presentation will be used by Balenciaga to unveil its new collection.

Balenciaga announced a new digital fashion show to debut its SS24 collection on May 30. This follows the fashion house’s stylish comeback with FW23 during Paris Fashion Week in March. The Kering group is using a number of focused measures to bring the brand back on track in the wake of the incident from November of last year, which caused the company’s first-quarter sales to … Continue reading A digital presentation will be used by Balenciaga to unveil its new collection.

Mirror selfies reached new heights with Balenciaga’s fall 23 collection.

The Fall 23 collection from Balenciaga was shown last night in a campaign that drew inspiration from the classic mirror selfie. Models display the newest clothing created by artistic director Demna in a concrete-gray dressing room as if they were in a real boutique, a visual trick that, because of the sense of ordinary life portrayed in the photographs, allows the looks of the new … Continue reading Mirror selfies reached new heights with Balenciaga’s fall 23 collection.

Kim Kardashian speaks out about the Balenciaga scandal

Kim Kardashian, a brand ambassador for Balenciaga, gave in to fan pressure to publicly expose herself and criticized the fashion house for its most contentious campaign to date, Balenciaga Objects. The creator of Skims released a statement via her Twitter account, calling the “disturbing photographs” of kids holding BDSM harnesses and teddy bear bags, as well as one image that had court papers referencing Supreme … Continue reading Kim Kardashian speaks out about the Balenciaga scandal