Demna's final show at Balenciaga blended traditional couture with social commentary, addressing bourgeois dress codes and contemporary issues. The designer reflected on his transition to Gucci while celebrating couture's evolution. Backstage interviews revealed his relief in leaving Paris and commitment to democratizing haute couture, despite its complexities. The show featured diverse models and notable designs, including organza dresses and puffer coats, affirming that garments should adapt to the wearer. The former Balenciaga apartment served as a luxurious backdrop for this cultural commentary in fashion, showcasing Demna's innovative vision and critique of conventional beauty standards.
Demna aimed to make couture relevant by using the show as a stage for social commentary, addressing topics like climate change, AI, and the bourgeois dress codes.
The designer, known for flipping traditional beauty standards, showcased models of all ages and sizes, emphasizing that the body, not the garment, defines fashion.
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