Demna’s Final Balenciaga Couture Collection Pursues “Perfection”
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Founded by the Spanish fashion designer Cristóbal Balenciaga over a century ago, Balenciaga was originally known for its sculptural, impeccably-constructed couture. After its revival by Nicolas Ghesquière in the 1990s, the label is now revered as one of luxury fashion’s most progressive, agenda-setting labels, notorious for its ability to create instant cult classics. Its current creative director, Vetements founder Demna Gvasalia, has brought a streetwear-inspired, disruptive energy to the house.
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The Parisian house’s 54th couture collection for Fall 2025, wipes the slate clean with an elegant ode to Cristóbal Balenciaga’s ethos.
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Spanning apparel and accessories as well as a Spears-curated playlist – complete with BFRND remixes of “Oops!…I Did It Again” and “Gimme More.”
“This collection embodies the multitude of design codes that have been part of my creative vision and research on fashion at Balenciaga for a decade,” the designer said of his final ready-to-wear line.
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Originally unveiled as a part of the brand’s Fall 2025 collection.
The former Valentino designer will reveal his first collection for the Kering-owned house this October.
Kering reported that its revenue fell by 14% first quarter of 2025, echoing slowed growth reported by LVMH earlier in the week.
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The Georgian designer, known for retro-glamour and satirical motifs, has departed after nearly a decade at the brand.
