At Balenciaga‘s Winter 25 show, the setting, a designed symmetrical backstage maze, served as a vivid metaphor for the creative process. With a network of exits and entrances and an unorthodox seating plan that afforded every attendee a front-row seat, this configuration reflected the collection’s aim to challenge and redefine conventional dress codes intofashion statements.
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The collection was a rigorous exploration of dressmaking principles, targeting the golden ratio to revolutionize familiar fashion standards. It opened with a series of four standard-fit two-piece suits. Each suit, worn by different models, played on themes of uniformity and individuality, cleverly highlighting the inherent double standards often found in business attire.
As the show unfolded, attention shifted to the archetypical figures of office commuters and everyday wear. Showcased items included cotton piqué polos, ultra-light puffers, and leather jackets that mimicked the look of wetsuits, each adhering to Balenciaga’s precise anatomic styling. Outerwear was reimagined with innovative godet inserts in coats and restructured trench designs, challenging the limits of traditional outerwear aesthetics.
The adaptability of Balenciaga’s anatomical approach was further underscored by standout pieces such as a double-breasted beige cashmere coat with deliberately broken buttons and a cream cashmere coat featuring an integrated scarf collar. These garments exemplified the collection’s overarching theme of melding traditional dressmaking sensibility with modern garment construction, expanding and challenging the very definition of standard attire.
Balenciaga x PUMA Collaboration
The introduction of the Balenciaga x PUMA collaboration on the Winter 25 runway was a highlight, marrying Balenciaga’s innovative design language with PUMA’s legacy of high-performance sportswear. The revamped Speedcat sneaker from 1999, now redesigned in worn-out suede with reduced structural elements for a sock-like fit, showcased the perfect blend of athletic functionality and luxury fashion aesthetics.
Expanding Horizons with Balenciaga x Alpinestars
The partnership with Alpinestars deepened the collection’s impact, venturing into new territories of motorsports-inspired apparel and accessories. This alliance introduced items like the co-branded SuperTech R10 Helmet, constructed from black high-density carbon fiber, pushing the boundaries between form and functionality while reinforcing Balenciaga’s commitment to merging cutting-edge fashion with the practicalities of high-performance gear.
