Paris Fashion Week: Dior, Hermès and Co.

Paris Fashion Week sets the tone when it comes to fashion. New trends are created here and old trends are brought back to life. Old-established French haute couture and prêt-à-porter labels have their permanent place in the hierarchy of designers. Brands like Dior, Yves Saint Laurent, Chanel and Givenchy present their latest collections, which you can admire here, in this article. If Parisian fashion is not enough for you, you can visit our Fashion Week XXL article here.

Hermès: Fashion show at the airport

The Hermès show was once again something very special. On an airfield in Paris, the models walk in halls equipped with partitions, in a golden glow. Held in earthy tones, the collection is presented quite simply and, it seems, without much effort by the models. The highlight of the show is clearly the end: behind the models, who have taken up their positions in front of an open gate for the final pose, a plane lands on the runway. See for yourself in this video!

Givenchy: Fashion show in a military outfit

Military cuts, broad shoulders and narrow waists from the forties, greens and blacks – A collection with an explosion of ideas and a collaboration with artist Josh Smith. Head designer Matthew M. Williams shows his third ready-to-wear collection based on his ideas for his next haute couture collection. Streetwear looks were created that show Matthew M. Williams love for texture and surface.

Saint Laurent: Romantic show under the stars

Finally – after numerous fashion films in nature, due to the still ongoing pandemic, the Eiffel Tower finally shines again in the night sky of Paris. Typical French colors – blue, white and red, mark the collection, center of which visibly represents Paloma Picasso, a Renaissance woman whose lifestyle was the inspiration for head designer Anthony Vaccarello. Let yourself be enchanted by the romanticism of Paris at night in this video.

Dior: board game or fashion show?

At this year’s presentation of the Dior women’s collection designed by Maria Grazia Chiuri, it’s hard to tell if you’re in a 70s game show, a life-size board game or in the middle of a fashion show. Angular and straight cuts, bustier tops and small suits are reminiscent of the fashion of the 60s, which are revived in this collection. Bright and graphic colors complete the illusion, you feel transported back in time.

Balenciaga: The guests as show highlight

Demna Gvasalia – a genius of fashion and installation. The designer presented Balenciaga’s latest collection directly on the red carpet, skipping the catwalk step. At this premiere, the guests are the show – a dream of Gvasalia’s that is finally coming true with this collection. For the “real” guests there was a special highlight as a premiere, Balenciaga collaborated for an exclusive episode with The Simpsons, which was also shown at the end of the reception. The whole episode and all the information about it, you can find here!

Louis Vuitton: Fashion show at the Louvre in Paris

Dozens of chandeliers adorn the Passage Richelieu of the Louvre – Nicolas Ghesquière enchants his audience with 19th century silhouettes paired with modern elements. Instead of heavy petticoats, the models exude a lightness created by the break between business blazer and dress. Already at Balenciaga and now at Chanel, Nicolas Ghesquière proves his talent for design.

Chanel: flashes for the models

Revisiting the 80s and 90s, flashing lights on the catwalk and supermodels. With this Chanel collection, designer Virginie Viard captures the spirit of the glamour of the time. Everything – not only the staging, also the accessories in Chanel N°5 flacon form up to the music points to the era of the 90s. Unlike usual, the models do not look stern and without any emotion straight down from the elevated catwalk, instead they smile into the cameras and show the joy of wearing the black and white bodysuits.

Miu Miu: The new generation workwear

This collection appeals to the young business women who can’t carry on as before after the pandemic. The pencil skirt and blazer get a new, cooler and more contemporary look. Norms and dress codes are being challenged, a continuation of the already ongoing fashion revolution. Even the guests got to feel the back to work spirit, they got to sit in ergonomic office chairs. Watch the whole show here!

Fashion Weeks Worldwide: Fashion on the catwalks of the world

Do you already know? Fashion Week New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, London & Berlin? Designers, shows and fairs, read more about the individual Fashion Weeks worldwide here:

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You always want to be informed about the current shows of famous British designers like Vivienne Westwood or Alexander McQueen? Don’t want to miss any more shows and dates? Then this is the right article for you!

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London Fashion Week

Punk fashion, Doc Martens and high fashion, a mix that distinguishes London. In 1984, the first models were sent down the catwalk of London Fashion Week to present the latest trends and looks. Since then, everything that has rank and name is represented in the Front Row, following an invitation to the Fashion Week. But there is also the possibility for the public to experience the spirit of fashion. Directly following Fashion Week, London hosts the “London Fashion Weekend”, which is a retail event open to all.

Map and city at a glance: London

Here you get a first overview of the capital of Great Britain.

Here you see Somerset House in London, which served as the Fashion Week venue for years.

London Fashion Week 2021

Twice a year, in February and September, the spring/summer and autumn/winter collections are presented at London Fashion Week. The fashion week for men takes place separately in June.

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021

1. Fashion Week London: 18.09. – 22.09.2020
2. Fashion Week London men: 13.06. – 15.06.2020

London Fashion Week Autumn/ Winter 2021/ 2022

1. Fashion Week London: 19.02. – 23.02.2021

London Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2022

1. Fashion Week London: 17.09. – 21.09.2021
2. Fashion Week London men: 12.06. – 14.06.2021

Fashion Week worldwide: All dates

Do you already know? Fashion Week New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, London & Berlin? Designers, shows and fairs, read more about the individual Fashion Weeks worldwide here:

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Paris Fashion Week

Since haute couture originated in Paris, the city is still considered one of the most important fashion centers in the world. The absolute cult brand Chanel was also founded in the French capital by Coco Chanel. At Paris Fashion Week, the world’s most famous and legendary labels such as Prada, Chloé and Burberry present their new collections.

Map and city at a glance: Paris

The city of Paris is not only world famous for its fashion, but also for its unique architecture and its historic buildings and sights such as the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Paris Fashion Week takes place in various selected locations such as the Carrousel du Louvre and the Grand Palais.

Here you have an overview of Paris

Here you see the Eiffel Tower, the landmark of Paris.

Paris Fashion Week: Dates at a glance

At Paris Fashion Week, the new spring/summer and autumn/winter collections of renowned designers and labels are presented twice a year, and once a year selected designers also present their haute couture collections.

Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2021

1st Fashion Week Paris women’s collection: 28.09. – 06.10.2020

2.Fashion Week Paris Men’s Collection: 23.06. – 29.06.2020

Paris Fashion Week Autumn/Winter 2021/2022

1st Fashion Week Paris women’s collection: 01.03. – 09.03.2020

2.Fashion Week Paris Men’s Collection: 19.01. – 24.01.2021

Fashion Week Dates Spring/Summer 2022

1st Fashion Week Paris women’s collection: 27.09. – 05.10.2021

2.Fashion Week Paris Men’s Collection: 22.06. – 27.06.2021

Haute couture

1. Fashion Week Paris Haute Couture: 05.07. – 09.07.2020
2. Fashion Week Paris Haute Couture: 25.01. – 28.01.2021
3. Fashion Week Paris Haute Couture: 04.07. – 08.07.2021

Fashion Week worldwide: All dates

Do you already know? Fashion Week New York, Los Angeles, Paris, Milan, London & Berlin? Designers, shows and fairs, read more about the individual Fashion Weeks worldwide here:

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What are the latest trends for spring 2021?

Oversized sweaters, seductive bralettes and cleverly combined bike shorts – spring fashion is innovative, fun-loving and suitable for everyday wear. While we can look forward to new trends that allow us to let our creativity run free, old classics are returning to our wardrobe.

Hoodies, Jeans & Trouser Suit: XXL and Oversized

Whether it’s wide shirts, loose fitting suits or baggy jeans. Oversized and XXL looks are part of every wardrobe in 2021, and you can style it casually for everyday wear with a hoodie and baggy jeans. You can also rock a chic oversized pantsuit at the office (if you get to go back to the office). The XXL style has been seen in fashion shows at Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, but also at Chanel. But of course you can also shop the trends cheaper.

Bright colours, flowery prints and unusual combinations

Monochrome looks are packed away this spring as batik, patchwork and floral patterns take over the trends of the season. This spring and summer, you can look forward to combining bright colors and prints in all sorts of ways. This will keep you in a good mood and a rush of colour even on a rainy spring day. If you want to be inspired by the big designers, you should visit Prada, Dolce & Gabbana or Tom Ford.

Sleeves that make statements: The bigger the better

Statement sleeves in balloon or puff sleeve shapes were already a big trend in 2020. This trend still remain this spring. Some designers like Givenchy, Isabel Marant or Maison Margiela even go one step further and add shoulder pads to the statement sleeves. Of course, if you want to get in on this trend, you don’t have to pick the most extravagant sleeves, but the ones you feel comfortable in.

Sexy Cut-Outs á la Bella Hadid & Victoria Backham

If you thought the 2000s trends with string details were cool, you’ll be beaming with joy again this spring. Cut-outs on tops and dresses are very hot for spring 2021 and provide a little more bare skin. These trends were seen at Victoria Beckham, but also at Jacquemus. If you can’t get enough of the cut-outs, you can also check out skirts and pants with thong details. Models like Bella Hadid are showing us the way.

Sophisticated bralettes are the new crop tops

If you find sports bras and bralettes comfortable, you will surely love this trend. Because in combination with an oversized blazer or baggy jeans, bralettes are the most beautiful tops. If you don’t want to show too much bare skin, you can pull the bralette over a sweater or t-shirt to appear a little more covered. This trend has been seen at Hermès, Versace, but also at Miu Miu.

Comfortable and innovative: sports outfits for everyday life

Whether tracksuits, cycling shorts, joggers or windbreakers. The sport look is everywhere at the moment. You can wear them as a highlight piece, but also as a head-to-toe look like at Prada. The sky’s the limit and comfort is the name of the game this spring.

Classic for day and night: The trench coat

Trench coats are perfect for reinterpreting the trench coat. The classic fits all outfits and all weather conditions in spring. The timeless coat was never out, but this season it still has a great comeback. With XXL versions or different types of fabrics, the classic beige trench coat has been revolutionized. Seen this hype at Nina Ricci, Loewe, but also at Altuzarra. Jacket fans who are looking for other pieces besides the trendy trench coat will find them at ORSAY – there are jackets for every taste.

What’s “out”? Comfort over elegance

Tight clothes like skinny jeans or skin-tight T-shirts are out this season. There is a lot of XXL looks and baggy style. The fashion labels are adapting to the current situation. No one needs fancy evening dresses and high heels at the moment, the focus is on comfort. Of course, the style factor is not ignored with different patterns, colours and details such as shoulder pads. The fashion labels show that fashion can also be comfortable and practical.

How to combine the trendy fashion pieces?

Many of the above pieces can be combined together, depending on the look you want to achieve. If you want to wear the head-to-toe XXL style, you can combine baggy jeans with a windbreaker jacket and cool sneakers. If you want to be more chic on the road, you should combine a bralette with a wide pantsuit, here also fit sneakers, but also like high heels. If you like it colorful and flashy, you can combine several patterns or even the extravagant sleeves with each other, but here the accessories should remain rather simple. If you feel like a sexy datight look, you can choose a cut-out dress with high heels and elegant accessories.

Matching accessories: necklace, earrings & Co.

How can you enhance a simple spring outfit with accessories? Depending on the style you choose, accessories should be simple or particularly eye-catching. If the outfit is already very colorful and you have combined many patterns, then you should rely on simple jewelry. A filigree necklace or simple earrings are already sufficient. Bags and shoes should remain monochrome. If you prefer a basic look with your outfit, you can really let off steam with the accessories. The sporty tracksuit can be super easily upgraded by chic sneakers or big earrings. To complete the sports look, you can combine it with a bright belly swap.

Fashion tips from styling professionals – Videos

You already have all the pieces in your wardrobe, but still don’t know how to properly combine the must-haves of the season? What are the big fashion do’s and don’ts when it comes to color blocking and how do you make sweatpants suitable for everyday wear? Get inspired here!

Elegant, sporty, comfortable: Combining bralettes in everyday life

What was once considered frowned upon is now stylish. Whether it’s a romantic candlelit date or a relaxed Sunday brunch with your girlfriends, you can wear your favourite bralette anywhere. Throw on a black blazer to give your outfit an elegant look, while a casual top will let your bralette peek out flirtatiously here and there.

Jogging pants in everyday life: tips from Adorable Caro

Who thinks jogging pants are only for at home, is wrong. Nowadays, the comfortable joggers are not only available in all kinds of colors, but also with different patterns, cuts and even from different fabrics. Find out how to combine your sweatpants properly here from YouTuber Adorable Caro.

Green, yellow and red: combine colors like a fashion pro

This spring, colorful is the trend. But which colours go well together? And which color combinations should you avoid at all costs? Learn all the tips and tricks about color blocking & co. from stylist Natasha Gibson.

Online shopping explained easily: Shop for brands online

You can choose between many different sites and each site also has a lot of choice. But not only clothing can be delivered to your home, also furniture, decorative items, electronics of any kind, but also service can be ordered via the Internet! A great diverse and flattering offer to just lie on the couch and do everything through the Internet.

What is online shopping?

What is online shopping anyway? By now, this question is such a rarity as online shopping works worldwide as soon as internet is available. Online shopping is actually like normal shopping. The only difference is that you don’t have to go to the city, you can do it from the comfort of your home. The advantage of online shopping is that you don’t have to stand in annoying, long lines like you would in a store.

Also the clear overview is great and if you are only looking for a specific part and do not want to look through half the store, you can simply type what you are looking for in the search line above and add a few filters such as color or size. So you get immediately the selection of the term you typed. Also the availability is displayed and if something is not in stock, you can be notified by email when something is available again.

How does online shopping work?

You select, order and pay for goods and services via an electronic network. After a few days, the goods are conveniently delivered to your home and you can try them on. There are several options to pay, such as through Paypal, bank transfer, direct debit, installment and many more. You can also order on account, which means that you receive the goods and must pay later. Mostly you should pay after 14 days. Some online shops, however, also give a time of 100 days to settle the bill. This varies from shop to shop. To be sure, of course, you should inform yourself there in advance.

Contra arguments for online shopping

However, to all the good and positive aspects also comes one or the other not so good aspect. The many sending of packages of course also consumes a lot of packaging material that ends up in the trash. Meanwhile, many mail order companies fall back on pure paper and cardboard packaging, and no longer send their goods packed in plastic. This is good, because the paper can be recycled easily and quickly. A small negative point, however, is that for all the packages, sometimes unnecessary transport routes arise. If the clothes don’t fit, the unsuitable items have to be sent back and, if necessary, goods in a new size have to be sent. In addition, more and more stores are closing their branches and must therefore also dismiss their entire staff.

• Online shopping is digital shopping
• Convenient, simple and fast
• Produces more waste and exhaust fumes
• Continues to cause unemployment

H&M: German fashion brand known worldwide

H&M is one of the most famous online shops. Of course, there are also stores where you can go and try on the clothes on the spot and then decide. It is a company that comes from Stockholm. The history and the structure of H&M is very interesting. A man named Erling Persson travelled to the USA in 1946 and came back with the idea to offer cheap clothes. From this idea greatness was born and so the company motto is still ‘Quality at the best price!’ today. Whether it’s the latest summer trends or just basics, you can find everything your fashion heart desires at H&M. Different styles and also a lot to be inspired by. In addition, the prices are impressive! Meanwhile H&M offers clothes with the big ecological topic sustainability. You can bring old clothes in bags to the store and get 15% off your next purchase. The clothes are recycled and reused.

• H&M: Known worldwide for quality at the best price.
• Invention by Erling Persson in 1946
• All styles, all sizes, all at H&M

Home furnishings & trends – now at H&M Home

Meanwhile, H&M not only offers clothing, but has expanded the range in the field of decoration and interior design. With the new name H&M Home, they are expanding their collection widely. Whether candles, curtains, vases or bookends, with each collection something new is added. You can find many products in selected stores, but also in the online shop. The brand not only adapts the clothing collections to the season, but also the home products are adapted to the latest interior trends.

Haul: Outfits for spring & summer

Here is another video where the Youtuber “With love Katie” shows you the latest spring and summer trends from H&M. Get inspired!

ASOS: Shop Adidas, Levis, Calvin Klein & Co.

ASOS is the UK’s largest fashion and beauty online store. It was founded in June 2000 by Nick Robertson and Quentin Griffiths. ASOS now employs 4000 people and is the largest independent fashion and beauty retailer in the UK. The online store operates in our country of course, but also in other countries such as Russia, Italy, Australia, Spain, France and many more. ASOS has over 21.3 million visitors a month. The shop operates in the “fast fashion” sector and offers around 4000 new pieces per week! That means the selection of pants, tops, dresses and shoes is huge and there is certainly something for everyone!

Cooperations with Influencers

Of course, like many other fashion online shops, ASOS is also represented on social media. Of course, this also means that ASOS has many collaborations with various influencers! These then post photos of them in their new clothes as they pose in front of the mirror or simply present the products in their Instagram Story. Some also shoot videos on Youtube and show the products to the camera, talk about the price, how they find the product etc. This of course attracts a lot of potential customers and helps ASOS become one of the most popular online stores. This is the commercial art – turning likes and subscribers into real money! ASOS not only represents commercial brands like H&M and Bershka, but also presents luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Supreme, Armani and Co. The variety of designs attracts young and old to order from this online shop.

• ASOS works with win-win cooperations
• Working with brands like H&M, Nike and Zara,
  but also Calvin Klein, Levis and Armani

ASOS Haul: Summer outfit for the woman

If you want to get more information, you can watch and enjoy Leah’s haul in this video. Get inspired by what ASOS has to offer!

Zalando: Scream with happiness or send back

Who doesn’t know them? The Zalando TV commercial. If you don’t know it, you have to watch it!

Zalando is a German mail order retailer for shoes, fashion and cosmetics. Zalando was founded in 2008 by David Schneider and Robert Gentz in Berlin. The shop is also one of the largest online stores in Germany. At first, it was only active in Germany. In 2009, however, the company expanded its shipping area to Austria. 2011 then in addition also still into Switzerland. After this great success, the company already had a stock market value of almost 10 billion dollars in July 2019! These are incredible numbers and a great result. In 2018, it already offered around 1,500 brands, including 16 own brands of the Zalando subsidiary Labels. There is a peculiarity with the company – he also owns outlet stores. The first was opened in Berlin Kreuzberg in 2012. In the beginning, access was approved only with a Zalando customer card. In the meantime, however, it is also possible without one and anyone can enter. Leftover clothes are sold there. The company has quickly made a big name for itself and is now one of the most popular online shops for many people.

• Free return shipping
• Over 1,500 brands, including 16 own brands
• Own digital fashion advisors

Zalando Lounge – What’s the difference?

Membership in the Zalando Lounge is completely free and without obligation. But what is the Zalando Lounge anyway and where is the difference to the normal Zalando? That’s easy – Zalando and Zalando Lounge are based on two different business models. It is a shopping club that combines fashion, lifestyle, design and premium brands. The Lounge has its own rules. Every day new sales start, which are only offered for a short period of time.

Commercial: Summer fashion – Dress for yourself, nobody else

Many know him, and those who do not know him should get to know him! The famous commercial from Zalando. In the commercial, a lady gets her Zalando package delivered to the door and is so happy that she screams very loudly. Advertising from Zalando ran at the launch much on Tv, so most people knew the company. Of course you can’t describe a commercial in words as well as when you see it for real. That’s why they convince themselves!

Zara online shop: collection for man & woman

Zara is a company that has a wide network of online stores and shops. The first Zara store opened in 1975 in Spain. The starting signal for Zara in Germany then fell in 1999 with the first store in Cologne. This was followed by the first stores outside Germany. In 1980 the first store was opened in Portugal. The shop offers clothing, accessories and shoes for women, men and children. Also at Zara you can find exactly what you are looking for by using the search function with different filters. You can also find information about specific products, such as availability, advance sales, sizes, features and care, etc. Zara also specializes in current trends and is always up to date. The prices are also in the normal budget and can be seen!

Here are 15 things about Zara you should know when you shop here.

Now there is also clothing for men!

In the past, Zara was only for women, or rather, it only produced clothes for women. But since a short time there are also collections for men and they can be more than see! Therefore, they look at the new collections and convince themselves!

Cash, card payment or on account?

Nowadays there are countless payment methods. Whether Paypal, Apple Pay, on account, in installments, by credit card or simply by bank transfer. Today we ask ourselves what advantages and disadvantages the payment methods bring with them and what you should look out for.

1. Card payment/ Credit card: Fast payment
2. Cash payment
3. Paypal
4. Instant bank transfer

Card payment/ Credit card: Fast payment

Most people are probably familiar with card payments. There are three different ways to pay by card in Germany. On the one hand there is the payment with the bank card, on the other hand with the cash card and as a third method also the credit card. The card payment is actually one of the safest payment methods and also contactless. You just have to hold the card with a few centimeters distance to the terminal of the card reader and you are done. With the normal cards of the bank one must enter nevertheless sometimes the four-digit pin. This completes the purchase and the money is automatically deducted from the bank account.

Cash payment

Cash payment is one of the easiest payment methods. At the checkout, you simply pay with cash and get a receipt afterwards. That’s the whole process. It’s simple, safe and direct.

Paypal

Paypal is a very common payment method. And probably one of the most straightforward and secure payment method. When transferring money, only the email or mobile phone number of the recipient is needed. Since this method runs directly over the Internet, the money is within a few seconds on the account of the other. Paypal has the great advantage here that they act like an intermediary. If a parcel is received where the wrong or damaged goods are inside, the money can be easily demanded back through Paypal. Coupled with a fixed bank account, which can be created at any bank, is also ensured that the account is genuine and above all legal.

Instant bank transfer

This love online shop providers very much – the instant transfer. The money is after transfer immediately on the account of the seller. This happens via your bank and your account by encrypting the data are passed on and thus the transfer is executed. The merchant immediately receives a confirmation that the transfer was executed in real time.

Balenciaga: Stylish prête-à-porter fashion and exceptional fragrances

The famous label was made big by the Spaniard Cristobal Balenciaga. He revolutionized fashion, trends and cuts in his own unique way. With his modern approach to fashion design he even convinced the then leading designer of the European fashion world – Christian Dior, who himself became world famous with new, unusual silhouettes.

Read on to find out everything you need to know about the latest styles and trends the label is setting.

From fishing village to metropolis

The world-famous Parisian company Balenciaga is actually a Spanish label. In 1917, the founder opened his first salon for high-priced women’s fashion in Madrid and Barcelona. At that time the name of the label was still “Balenciaga y Compañia”, which quickly dissolved due to disputes between the partners and re-established itself in 1924 under the name Cristóbal Balenciaga.

With the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, the company emigrated to Paris and presented skin couture fashion for the first time. Opened in 1938, the salon at 10, Avenue George V is still the most famous Balenciaga flagship store.

In a very short time, the Spanish-born designer and his French-Polish life partner made their breakthrough by offering their fashion for sale in the leading British and American department stores such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Harrods or Bloomingdales. (possibly internal links?)

Haute couture: Balenciaga as a trendsetter

Luxurious materials, high quality workmanship and individually tailored fashion creations in the top price segment: these were the advantages with which the fashion of Balenciaga scored in the years between 1940 and 1960. As a pioneering trendsetter, Cristóbal Balenciaga created innovative designs for women, which also convinced prominent customers such as Marlene Dietrich, Greta Garbo, Ava Gardner and Ginger Rodgers and not without reason earned him the rank of “King of Haute Couture”.

Pompous gowns and elegant bolero jackets inspired by the Parisian chic of the time, combined with influences on the flamenco, characterize this time. But also more modern pieces, such as the so-called “shirt” dress stand for this era.

At this time, Balenciaga works closely with fashion designer Hubert de Givenchy and presents his fashion on the New York catwalks, among others.

Silhouettes that stand the test of time – Video

Other well-known fashion designers such as Emanuel Unagaro and Oscar de la Renta also benefit from the label’s innovative and creative designs.

See for yourself and discover the unique art of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s haute couture:

Share: Balenciaga on the stock exchange?!

The stock market is also becoming more and more interesting for fashion victims, because many of the big traditional houses can now be found on the stock market. Overall, the textile industry is no stranger to bankers and analysts. Balenciaga can be found together with Gucci, Bottega Venetta and Saint Laurent under the umbrella of the French Kering Group. In the luxury brand segment, Kering, together with LVMH, is the place to go on the stock exchange for all fans of luxury brands. Current stock prices can be found on various websites.

Nicolas Ghesquière: From second choice to number one

Actually, Ghesquière was not intended for the position as creative director of the prestigious fashion house, but the attempts of the management to win Helmut Lang as head designer failed. So in the end it was decided to give the Frenchman, who until then had been rather inexperienced as head designer of a major fashion house, a chance.

No one at Balenciaga should have regretted this decision, because Ghesquière managed to interpret the designs of the old master Balenciaga in a modern, fresh way and thus breathe new life into the dusty reputation. Only after 15 successful years did the label and the designer part ways.

SS 2013: Ghesquière’s farewell collection – Video

See the designer’s latest collection here, which already gives an idea of the label’s future, as Wang also opted for a simple, very clear line, while Ghesquière was also very fond of colour in his previous collections.

Alexander Wang: Straightforwardness with short duration

In 2012 Alexander Wang became head designer and presented his first collection for Balenciaga at Paris Fashion Week in February 2013. However, Wang’s time at Balenciaga was short-lived and he and the label parted ways so that Wang could fully focus on developing his own label.

FW 2013: Clear line in clothes and shoes – Video

Really not a big fan of many colors and patterns is the ‘inventor’ of the model off-duty look Alexander Wang. Neutral tones dominate his creations, but what makes the clothes so special are the casual street style elements that break up the elegance of the pieces and add an edgy touch. Especially rivets, safety pins, but also rhinestones are not long in Wang’s creations, see for yourself:

Demna Gvasalia: Streetwear for a breath of fresh air

After Alexander Wang’s early departure in 2015, Demna Gvasalia took the helm of the French label, making the first collection under his leadership for fall and winter 2016. The fashion designer is the founder of the brand ‘Vetements’ (French for ‘clothing’), which since 2014 has been producing just that: Clothes. Because Gvasalia wants to see this in fashion – wearable clothes that are there for you in everyday life.

The brand got special attention when he presented the clothes of his brand in a famous Parisian sex club. The unusual environments for his fashion continued, for example, in an Asian restaurant. After the Ghesquière era, Gvasalia obviously brought the breath of fresh air that the brand had hoped for, because Gvasalia came to stay. To this day, the Georgian is at the helm of the brand and plans to return to haute couture in the coming collections after the excursion into more everyday fashion, which was also seen at brands like Céline.

Gucci x Balenciaga: two giants unite? – Video

About a year before Gvasalia became creative head of Balenciaga, Gucci also got new leadership under Alessandro Michele. Both designers were able to breathe fresh air into the sails of the traditional houses left to them. Not least seen in the success of Balenciaga’s ‘Sock Sneakers’, which shook the world of sneaker heads and were snatched right out of Balenciaga’s hands.

For the fall 2021 collection of the Italian fashion label Alessandro Michele was inspired by Demna Gvasalia’s designs for Balenciaga in an unprecedented way and caused a huge uproar in the fashion world, because a collaboration of this caliber has not seen the fashion world until this point. You can’t talk about a collaboration here, but in fact the eccentric Italian was inspired by past collections of Balenciaga and Demna Gvasalia. You can see the result here:

Exceptional perfumes and leather goods

Normally handbags, perfumes and small leather goods often form the backbone of big traditional houses. The best example of this ‘rule’ are brands like Dior, Chanel, Louis Vuitton and especially Hermès. Bag styles such as the Lady Dior, the Chanel 2.55 or Boy Bag, Louis Vuitton Speedy and Alma, and the Hermès Birkin make up a large part of these brands’ sales. Also perfumes like Dior Poison or Chanel No. 5 are the small, less expensive options that luxury brands offer even to those who do not have the spare change for one of the handbags for often over 1,000 €.

It’s all the more surprising, then, that Balenciaga hasn’t embraced leather goods and fragrances in the same way as other brands. Although in recent years the small ‘baguette’ handbags in the style of the early 2000s, often called Y2K, have been spotted under the arms of models and other street style enthusiasts, Balenciaga cannot boast a cult model, which is also due to the label’s origins in evening gowns and haute couture.

Noble, floral fragrances with that special something – Video

Also surprising to some may be that Balenciaga offers perfumes. Balenciaga Paris is a fresh floral fragrance with a robust, slightly woody-leathery note that wraps you in an elegant veil of scent. This video gives you a little insight into the world of the fragrance:

Prête-à-porter: late entry into T-shirts, sweaters and more

Cristobal Balenciaga was a couturier extraordinaire, specializing his outlandish ideas mainly in evening wear and stunning gowns that women all over the world craved. It wasn’t until 1997 that the fashion house made the move to ready-to-wear fashion, which still makes up the majority of its collections today. Especially with the current head designer Demna Gvasalia the position in streetwear has manifested itself more and more.

Hoodies, T-shirts and sneakers by Balenciaga convince the masses and bring the luxury label on everyone’s lips. But above all, the shoes are an absolute must-have. Balenciaga without streetwear and streetwear without Balenciaga? Unthinkable! So it is all the more surprising that the luxury brand’s prête-à-porter range has not been available for all that long. It was only in 2002 that Nicolas Ghesquière introduced everyday clothing for men and women under the label.

T-Shirts: Statement shirts and inspirations from world events

Ready-to-wear is exactly what Demna Gvasalia does best. The Georgian has already been inspired by everyday life for his own label Vetements. At Balenciaga he continues to rely on these ideas. Whether from political campaigns or simply the T-shirts from souvenir shops: Nothing is safe from being included in a new interpretation in the label’s collection. This can be seen, for example, in the following models:

• Sacré Cœur XL T-Shirt
• Political Campaign Large Fit T-Shirt
• Fashion Week Flatground T-Shirt

Statement shirts are just your thing? Then check out our shirt shop, packed with cool t-shirt designs for every taste!

Current shoe trends: Balenciaga Triple S

The Balenciaga Triple S is the trend sneaker right now. See for yourself and see how you can skillfully stage your trendy Triple S sneakers and combine them with your outfit.

Fashion Show Summer 2020

Want to see more from Balenciaga? Here you can find a video of the fashion show summer 2020.

Show Case 21

Take a look for yourself and find the absolute IT-pieces of the 2021 collection.

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