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Demna’s unexpected move to Gucci: A new era for the Florentine house

The shock announcement on Thursday of Demna’s appointment at Gucci was a fashion marriage many did not see coming. After months of speculation about who would replace Sabato De Sarno—would it be Hedi Slimane, who had reportedly already gone real estate shopping in Milan, or another number two who had been flying under the radar, like the earlier...

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Gucci names Balenciaga’s Demna Gvasalia as creative director

Kering has found its new creative lead for Gucci. Balenciaga’s Demna, who dropped his last name Gvasalia for professional purposes in 2021, has been appointed as the Italian luxury house’s new artistic director. He will take up the post early July 2025, a press release from Kering has revealed. The group’s decision to turn to Demna leant on his...

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Demna honoured with France’s Arts and Letters award

Balenciaga’s creative director, Demna, has been named a Chevalier of the Ordre des Arts et des Lettres, recognising his impact on fashion and culture. The award, presented by France’s Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati, comes as Demna marks a decade at the house. The ceremony, attended by Kering CEO François-Henri Pinault and actress Isabelle...

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Kering appoints new CEOs at Saint Laurent and Balenciaga

Kering has announced the appointment of Cédric Charbit as CEO of Saint Laurent and Gianfranco Gianangeli as CEO of Balenciaga, effective January 2, 2025. The company said in a statement that both will report to Francesca Bellettini, Kering deputy CEO in charge of brand development, who from then on will be entirely dedicated to the development...

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Can blockchain and NFC chips put an end to counterfeiting and idea theft in the fashion industry?

The fashion industry is facing a double threat: a rise in counterfeiting that eats into their profits and a fast-fashion culture that copies designs with impunity. But blockchain offers a glimmer of hope. Or rather, a concrete answer. Blockchain: Tracking a fashion item’s entire journey A blockchain is essentially “a large, public, distributed...

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Is this the second coming of designer John Galliano?

If ever there was a star that shone exceptionally bright at this year’s Met Gala, it was that of John Galliano. Despite the British designer not attending in person, his triumphant designs were worn during some of the biggest red carpet moments of the event, including co-chairs Zendaya and Bad Bunny, Kim Kardashian, Ariana Grande—who performed...

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Cour built a 3D world for Balenciaga's Paris show

Proving that fashion event and show production is an art of its own, American design studio Cour, in collaboration with New York's Good Company, curated a mesmerising 3D world for Balenciaga's Fall Winter 2024 showcase at Paris Fashion Week. The wall-to-ceiling digital installation featured photorealistic landscapes that underwent...

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Balenciaga to show resort collection in Shanghai

Balenciaga is set to unveil its resort 2025 collection in Shanghai on May 30, marking a significant milestone as Creative Director Demna makes his Asian debut for the Paris-based label. This marks the third international showcase for Balenciaga, following the 2023 presentation in New York and the 2024 show in Los Angeles. Cruise seasons, often...

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Kim Kardashian returns as Balenciaga ambassador

Kim Kardashian, the entrepreneur and reality star, has resumed her role as an ambassador for Balenciaga, as confirmed by her recent Instagram posts featuring a campaign lensed by Inez & Vinoodh. The images depict Kardashian in what appears to be a museum-style closet surrounded by Balenciaga bags and shoes, garnering over 1 million likes and...

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Fashion designer Lorenzo Riva dies

Lorenzo Riva has died at the age of 85. The Italian designer is said to have died on Saturday in the San Gerardo Hospital in his hometown of Monza, reported the specialist magazine WWD. Riva worked as artistic director for the fashion house Balenciaga in the early 1980s. The designer was known for his bridal and haute couture creations. He...

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PETA’s 2023 Fashion Awards: From Balenciaga’s Lunaform coat to SMCP’s feather ban

It is that time of year again when the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) reveals the winners of its annual Fashion Awards, through which it looks to recognise “industry trailblazers making fashion kinder to animals and the planet”. This year, the award for Best Luxury Moment went to Isabel Marant after the brand confirmed that...

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Balenciaga bets on hype with latest Hollywood show

With bags adorned with the label Erewhon, cleverly crafted as an anagram for Nowhere, Balenciaga unveiled its Fall 2024 collection in Hollywood. The inspiration behind Erewhon traces back to a British satire written in 1872 by Samuel Butler, envisioning a fictional place that challenged the prevailing norms of religion, law, and order during...