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Demna

Artistic Director, Balenciaga and Former Head Designer, Vetements

The head of Paris’ hippest design collective is now in charge of reconnecting consumers with Cristóbal Balenciaga's iconic legacy.

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News & Analysis

Marine Serre's Elegant Sportswear Disruptions

This month, our Spotlight shines on Paris-based Marine Serre, whose work has landed her a design job at Balenciaga and a place in the final round of this year's LVMH Prize.

News & Analysis

Marine Serre's Elegant Sportswear Disruptions

This month, our Spotlight shines on Paris-based Marine Serre, whose work has landed her a design job at Balenciaga and a place in the final round of this year's LVMH Prize.


News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 

News & Analysis

News Bites | Franca Sozzani, Gloria Steinem and Demna Gvasalia to be honoured at the 2017 CFDA Fashion Awards

In today's News Bites, the trade organization announces the nominees and honourees for its annual ceremony in June. 


Financial Markets

Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich

The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.

Financial Markets

Why Vetements is Moving to Zürich

The cult fashion collective is leaving Paris for a ‘clean slate’ — and a favourable tax regime — in Switzerland’s largest city.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Singularity Shines Through the Incoherence

The winners of the season were designers who stuck to a single, brilliant idea, like Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons and Jun Takahashi of Undercover, argues Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Singularity Shines Through the Incoherence

The winners of the season were designers who stuck to a single, brilliant idea, like Demna Gvasalia at Balenciaga, Rei Kawakubo at Comme des Garçons and Jun Takahashi of Undercover, argues Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2017

At the end of a highly politicised fashion month, which included casting controversies, pussy power and a space ship, BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of Autumn/Winter 2017.

Fashion Week

Top 10 Shows of Autumn/Winter 2017

At the end of a highly politicised fashion month, which included casting controversies, pussy power and a space ship, BoF brings you the Top 10 shows of Autumn/Winter 2017.


Fashion Week

Tim's Take | Balenciaga Autumn/Winter 2017

Watch Tim Blanks speak with Demna Gvasalia about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Balenciaga.  

Fashion Week

Tim's Take | Balenciaga Autumn/Winter 2017

Watch Tim Blanks speak with Demna Gvasalia about his Autumn/Winter 2017 collection for Balenciaga.  


Fashion Week

Transfigurative Vision at Balenciaga

There will probably always be those who attribute cynicism to Demna Gvasalia’s appropriations, but what was consolidated in this collection was a persuasive passion for what he does.

Fashion Week

Transfigurative Vision at Balenciaga

There will probably always be those who attribute cynicism to Demna Gvasalia’s appropriations, but what was consolidated in this collection was a persuasive passion for what he does.


News & Analysis

Vetements and Daft Punk Pop-Ups Cast Los Angeles as Fashionable Petri Dish

The city is becoming a hub for fashion experimentation where a potent mix of brands, affluent shoppers and hipster-influencers increasingly co-mingle.

News & Analysis

Vetements and Daft Punk Pop-Ups Cast Los Angeles as Fashionable Petri Dish

The city is becoming a hub for fashion experimentation where a potent mix of brands, affluent shoppers and hipster-influencers increasingly co-mingle.


Fashion Week

Finding a New Angle on Fashion Week

The future of second-tier fashion weeks like Copenhagen and Stockholm hinges on consolidation, specialisation and innovation.

Fashion Week

Finding a New Angle on Fashion Week

The future of second-tier fashion weeks like Copenhagen and Stockholm hinges on consolidation, specialisation and innovation.


Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, Betrayal and Brilliance

Two stars shone brightest this couture season: John Galliano of Maison Margiela and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, says Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

At Paris Couture, Betrayal and Brilliance

Two stars shone brightest this couture season: John Galliano of Maison Margiela and Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino, says Angelo Flaccavento.


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The people shaping the global fashion industry, curated by the editors of The Business of Fashion, based on nominations and on-the-ground intelligence from around the world.

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