You Can Now Pre-Order Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga 2017 Spring/Summer Collection
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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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A close-up look at the first collection from the Vetements designer.
Features knit sock upper and shock absorber sole.
Inspired by the nylon red-white-blue bag.
“Vetements is like Parliament. Everybody’s very outspoken and not afraid of sharing their opinion in a very brutal way.”
Exaggerated silhouettes and high-heeled boots are changing Balenciaga’s look.
Designed between Alexander Wang’s departure and Demna Gvasalia’s first runway show.
You know it’s bad when Justin Bieber joins the kerfuffle.
Demna Gvasalia’s masculine looks are getting their own runway debut in Paris.
A look at the beginnings of this storied fashion house.
Fashion’s man of the moment sits down with SSENSE.
