Mention of Balenciaga means “Demna” to millions, but the house’s namesake founder Cristóbal Balenciaga is in sharper focus in a new book. “Balenciaga — Kublin a Fashion Record” is chockful of images by the late fashion photographer and filmmaker Tom Kublin. Cowritten by his daughter Maria Kublin and Ana Balda, the Thames & Hudson … Read more
Balenciaga is landing in Charlotte, N.C. On March 18, the luxury brand will open its first store in the state at the SouthPark Mall. The 3,961-square-foot store will sell the brand’s men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories, eyewear and jewelry along with items specific to that market. The space is broken down into rooms, … Read more
Six arrests have been made and six other suspects are being sought in relation to what the Los Angeles Police Department has described as a “flash rob” style robbery at the Westfield Topanga Mall in Canoga Park, Calif. on Friday. The LAPD’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force said Monday that the incident involved 12 people, … Read more
As the last stop during fashion month, Paris is always the best place to gauge the direction in which fashion is headed, and for spring 2025, those in the French capital swung back toward what has historically been their strong suit: opulence. From Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo to Jessica Crawley at the Al Tayer Group, … Read more
The runways from New York to Paris served up body big time for spring 2025, much to the delight of retailers. Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo, Gallerie Lafayette’s Alix Morabitto and Brigitte Chatrand of Ssense were among those who pointed to fleshy, lingerie-inspired looks as their highlights, saying these encapsulated the radical spirit overtaking fashion in … Read more
Unlike most runway looks, the strapless minidress made of DHL tape that Gigi Hadid modeled in Vetements’ runway could be knocked off at home. But Vetements wasn’t taking any liberties with DHL’s intellectual property, since the two brands began collaborating in 2015. Hadid‘s DHL dress for Vetements‘ anniversary show was not a surprise for the … Read more
PARIS — Demna may have pushed the envelope with his latest Balenciaga couture show, presenting creations made from materials including upcycled plastic bags, aluminum foil and synthetic hair, but a new exhibition at parent company Kering’s headquarters in Paris aims to show he has more in common with founder Cristóbal Balenciaga than one might suspect. … Read more
Balenciaga opened its largest store in the U.S. on Wednesday in New York‘s SoHo. The 9,795-square-foot store at 110 Greene Street, is located in a landmark building that was constructed in 1908. On its brick facade, the metal letters SOHO BLDG aer still visible. Inside, the store boasts the “most comprehensive example of the brand’s … Read more
Balenciaga has selected Iguatemi, one of Brazil’s leading shopping malls, for its latest store. The luxury brand on Monday will open a 3,230-square-foot boutique in the shopping center located in São Paulo. The store will carry men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, shoes, bags, accessories, eyewear and jewelry. The store’s design is the latest to utilize the … Read more
After linking up with Alipay, Balenciaga is continuing to forge ties with Chinese tech giants via its latest collaboration with the Tencent-owned racing video game “Need for Speed Mobile.” The collaboration, which was 500-plus days in the making, includes in-game merchandise for characters and racing cars, as well as physical merchandise that will be made … Read more
