The menswear-inspired black suits that opened the show were followed by structural design statements, with the presentation culminating in a glorious bubblegum pink, gender-neutral coat.Īrguably the most anticipated show of the Fall 2021 couture season, the collection was shrouded in secrecy, with Balenciaga even wiping its Instagram feed ahead of the show. Each look that came down Gvasalia’s runway was bigger, bolder and more non-binary than the next. In a space that has been dominated by traditional ideas of womenswear and femininity, the ultra-rarefied realm of haute couture has slowly started to include menswear. However, it was ultimately the gender fluidity of Balenciaga’s newest collection that will cement this season in fashion history. Denim and tracksuits walked alongside embellished gowns and long gloves, artfully combining the traditionally luxurious aesthetic of couture with zeitgeist-y street style. While the namesake designer was known for many things, his enduring legacy is the sculptural style he utilized in his designs for decades: Balenciaga loved to play with volume, avant-garde silhouettes and elaborate hats.Ī post shared by Lost in Vintage Fashion his debut couture collection, Gvasalia also kept his eyes on the future of the art form and brought his trademark modern, streetwear edge. Gvasalia took the brand back to its roots - literally - as staples of founder Cristóbal Balenciaga’s original designs from the fifties and sixties were unmistakable. He went on to add: “Couture is the highest level of garment construction that is not only relevant in today’s mass-productive industry but even absolutely necessary for the survival and further evolution of modern fashion design.” Balenciaga to bring the couture back to his house,” creative director Demna Gvasalia said in a statement. “Over half a century later I see it as my creative obligation to the unique heritage of M. After years of focusing on ready-to-wear, Balenciaga has made the bold decision to return to the world of haute couture for the first time in more than 50 years. Balenciaga has officially re-entered the chat.
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