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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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Luxury

The Business Vision Behind Balenciaga’s ‘New Era’

From a couture revival to winning the Met Gala, the Kering-owned brand is white-hot. Ahead of its buzzed-about Paris Fashion Week show Saturday, CEO Cedric Charbit speaks to BoF about the strategy behind ‘new era’ Balenciaga and his plan for pushing sales to the next level.

Luxury

The Business Vision Behind Balenciaga’s ‘New Era’

From a couture revival to winning the Met Gala, the Kering-owned brand is white-hot. Ahead of its buzzed-about Paris Fashion Week show Saturday, CEO Cedric Charbit speaks to BoF about the strategy behind ‘new era’ Balenciaga and his plan for pushing sales to the next level.


Direct-to-Consumer

The Original Direct-to-Consumer Brand Heads for the Exit

This week, everyone will be talking about Warby Parker going public via a direct listing, new designers at Paris Fashion Week and the premiere of BoF’s new television show.

Direct-to-Consumer

The Original Direct-to-Consumer Brand Heads for the Exit

This week, everyone will be talking about Warby Parker going public via a direct listing, new designers at Paris Fashion Week and the premiere of BoF’s new television show.


Media

In Atlanta, Kanye West Finds Protection and Redemption

The rapper debuted his 10th studio album with a dramatic show that featured 5,000 dancers and bore the hallmarks of Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia

Media

In Atlanta, Kanye West Finds Protection and Redemption

The rapper debuted his 10th studio album with a dramatic show that featured 5,000 dancers and bore the hallmarks of Balenciaga creative director Demna Gvasalia


Fashion Week

Balenciaga’s Couture Reboot: Revolution or Reiteration?

Demna Gvasalia revived Balenciaga’s long-dormant couture collection as an elevated version of his ready-to-wear, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

Balenciaga’s Couture Reboot: Revolution or Reiteration?

Demna Gvasalia revived Balenciaga’s long-dormant couture collection as an elevated version of his ready-to-wear, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Luxury

Balenciaga Headlines a Buzzy Couture Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa debut and Demna Gvasalia’s first Balenciaga couture collection, plus the industry’s worsening shipping woes.

Luxury

Balenciaga Headlines a Buzzy Couture Week

This week, everyone will be talking about Pieter Mulier’s Alaïa debut and Demna Gvasalia’s first Balenciaga couture collection, plus the industry’s worsening shipping woes.


Fashion Week

At Balenciaga, Armour for Our Neo-Medieval Age

For Autumn 2021, designer Demna Gvasalia seemed to search for light in our techno-feudal darkness, writes Tim Blanks.

Fashion Week

At Balenciaga, Armour for Our Neo-Medieval Age

For Autumn 2021, designer Demna Gvasalia seemed to search for light in our techno-feudal darkness, writes Tim Blanks.


Luxury

Balenciaga Joins Fashion’s Video Game Craze

This week, everyone will be talking about Balenciaga’s unique approach to debuting its new collection and holiday shipping snafus. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.

Luxury

Balenciaga Joins Fashion’s Video Game Craze

This week, everyone will be talking about Balenciaga’s unique approach to debuting its new collection and holiday shipping snafus. Get your BoF Professional Cheat Sheet.


Fashion Week

At Balenciaga, a World Turning Inwards and Waking Up

For Pre-Collection Summer 2021, Demna Gvasalia refreshed his signature fusion of sport, street and salon with a play on WFH-wear and a sharp focus on sustainability.

Fashion Week

At Balenciaga, a World Turning Inwards and Waking Up

For Pre-Collection Summer 2021, Demna Gvasalia refreshed his signature fusion of sport, street and salon with a play on WFH-wear and a sharp focus on sustainability.


Fashion Week

Matthew Williams’ Givenchy Mission

The new designer is clearly on a mission to project the French house into the future with his fierce urban sensibility, but at times the results looked a little rigid, even icy.

Fashion Week

Matthew Williams’ Givenchy Mission

The new designer is clearly on a mission to project the French house into the future with his fierce urban sensibility, but at times the results looked a little rigid, even icy.


Media

The New Wave of Fashion Criticism

Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.

Media

The New Wave of Fashion Criticism

Fashion commentary is thriving online in the form of memes, Tweets, Instagram story slideshows, lengthy videos and even 15-second TikTok clips. This season’s purely digital fashion shows could propel their popularity further.


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