Danielle Slavik, Model for CristĂłbal Balenciaga, Dead at 81
Danielle Slavik, a house model for CristĂłbal Balenciaga from 1964 until he hung up his scissors for good in 1968, has died in Paris at age 81. Her passing was announced on…
The Celebrities At Balenciaga’s Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025 Show Gave Demna A Stylish Send-Off
No, it wasnât a funeral â it was just celebrities kitted out in dramatic head-to-toe black for the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025 show. The scene outside of the houseâs historic…
Demna Reflects on His Decade at Balenciaga: âThese 10 Years, They Were a Journey of âHow Can We Push the Boundaries?ââ
It was a fateful day for him in more ways than one. âThat morning I met with Francois-Henri Pinault. I showed him my vision for Gucci, and he asked me,…
Balenciaga Is Selling Clean and Worn-Out Versions New $890 Sneaker
At this point, there isnât much uncharted footwear territory for Balenciaga. During his decade at the Paris fashion house, Demnaâs creative direction changed the sneaker landscape by pushing proportions to…
Balenciaga Resort 2026 Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review
Oops! He did it again. For his swan song ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga, Demna revisited silhouettes and ideas from his decade at the Paris fashion house â and capped off…
Inside the Gucci Archive, Where Heritage and Innovation Meet in Florence
FLORENCE â Those lucky enough to visit the Gucci Archive are in for quite a few surprises. A Gucci paper knife? A lighter shaped as a tiny equestrian boot finely…
Gucci Cruise 2026 Ready to Wear Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review
FLORENCE â The city of Florence was originally named Florentia, which in Latin means blossoming. Therefore it was only fitting that Gucci would return to the city where it was…
Balenciaga Bolsters Executive Ranks With New Deputy CEO
PARIS â Balenciaga has promoted Nathalie Raynaud, a key architect of its recent handbag successes, to deputy chief executive officer, bolstering its executive ranks as it prepares to name a…