This Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere was exquisitely created and engineered. I love how the fake leather and fabrics were sewn together and how the archival elements of Balenciaga were a trend in this entire collection. Ghesquiere can never go wrong with his great confident creativity was demonstrated in this collection.
my favourite show of the season, the people commenting negatively i dont tihnk are looking deep enough, the references are SO subtle, the proportion amazing, hidden sexuality, its a really amazing collection, the calf length skirts and those gilets and coats are stunning
I have to agree with some of the previous comments in here. Definitely an interesting collection. I thought it was good, not WOW but interesting...the combinations/colors/textures...where not the norm and kept it interesting, the music was perfect...all in all it wasn't bad...I do feel though if I were to turn something like some of those pieces in at fashion school, I would not get a good grade...I guess when you get to that level in the industry, you can make funky things and not have to worry
Not to mention Christian Dior was a student of Cristobal Balenciaga's, who blatantly ripped Mr. Balenciaga off with his silhouettes. Cristobal was far ahead of the times he was in and only now some people are beginning to take notice.
Listen, all of you that say that Balenciaga isn't Balenciaga anymore couldn't be more wrong. If it wasn't for Ghesquiere the world wouldn't even be aware of the brand. Ghesquiere is a genius, it's about bringing the brand to the future. Cristobals designs at his time were considered futuristic with his glorious cocoon shapes. Don't shit on someone for being creative, while you all walk around if not wearing Balenciaga by Nicholas Ghesquiere, at least wearing a style he made popular years ago.
@Zacatecana91 so it should be he is using balenciaga name and the shop in paris is at the same building.... i really think they need to change designer, he did great collections since 2006 to 2009 but then started doing his own just guesquiere.....
focusing on the colection i think now he is in a very personal way, he is doing so much ghesquiere and i dont think should use balenciaga name to do it... we are talking about cristobal balenciaga the best couturier
Comparing this with the Spring collection, I actually liked the Spring collection better. If you look at the pieces individually, there's alot of good stuff here. I'm not too sure about how it's put together in ensembles, though. I think the lighting was horrible, too; I can't SEE the clothes!!! Still, you have to give the guy kudos for at least trying to experiment with new shapes.
@Lovekatemoss2 I agree, though this collection is amazing, in my opinion, it's not relevant to Balenciaga's roots. I just finished watching a mini documentary in Spanish of his detailed work and it amazed me and then I thought about how the line is today, I don't see similarity. Balenciaga is not Balenciaga anymore...
I know this is an old comment but the reason why everyone loved Nicolas at Balenciaga was bc he DID reference the archives all the time but it wasn't overly literal. He reworked a lot of those older Cristobal ideas or looks and pushed them into the future. Look at his interviews with Tim Blanks, even he always understood what new aspect of Balenciaga he was trying to reference with each collection. Here you have the floral prints which might have even been a blown up reproduction of an original Cristobal print, the cocoon shapes, the playing with big oversize volume. It's even a bit 60s/mod/graphic shapes, something Cristobal also dominated. There are the iconic 50s couture dresses but he also dabbled into so many other things, he never just had one look.
This Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere was exquisitely created and engineered. I love how the fake leather and fabrics were sewn together and how the archival elements of Balenciaga were a trend in this entire collection. Ghesquiere can never go wrong with his great confident creativity was demonstrated in this collection.
Ilove the jackets,textures are so cool,sofisticated modern look, good job Nicolas!
It's Tiergarten by Rufus Wainwright.
my favourite show of the season, the people commenting negatively i dont tihnk are looking deep enough, the references are SO subtle, the proportion amazing, hidden sexuality, its a really amazing collection, the calf length skirts and those gilets and coats are stunning
I have to agree with some of the previous comments in here. Definitely an interesting collection. I thought it was good, not WOW but interesting...the combinations/colors/textures...where not the norm and kept it interesting, the music was perfect...all in all it wasn't bad...I do feel though if I were to turn something like some of those pieces in at fashion school, I would not get a good grade...I guess when you get to that level in the industry, you can make funky things and not have to worry
You guys say you "love Nicolas, but this, or not his best" or things like that, come on, you don't love Nicolas, because this is Nicolas, all time.
Is that Lisanne the model with blonde hair ??, oh god it fits really really good on her !!
Not to mention Christian Dior was a student of Cristobal Balenciaga's, who blatantly ripped Mr. Balenciaga off with his silhouettes. Cristobal was far ahead of the times he was in and only now some people are beginning to take notice.
Listen, all of you that say that Balenciaga isn't Balenciaga anymore couldn't be more wrong. If it wasn't for Ghesquiere the world wouldn't even be aware of the brand. Ghesquiere is a genius, it's about bringing the brand to the future. Cristobals designs at his time were considered futuristic with his glorious cocoon shapes. Don't shit on someone for being creative, while you all walk around if not wearing Balenciaga by Nicholas Ghesquiere, at least wearing a style he made popular years ago.
the music was better than the collection imo
music>=??=?=? is great
i love the music at 3:00
@Zacatecana91 so it should be he is using balenciaga name and the shop in paris is at the same building.... i really think they need to change designer, he did great collections since 2006 to 2009 but then started doing his own just guesquiere.....
@GlamGlitters21 nicholas is my favourite designer, but this is the first thing he got wrong. the proportions and volumes are so off
focusing on the colection i think now he is in a very personal way, he is doing so much ghesquiere and i dont think should use balenciaga name to do it... we are talking about cristobal balenciaga the best couturier
what's the name of the song
Rufus Wainwright - Tiergarten (Supermayer Lost In The Tiergarten Remix) :)
Comparing this with the Spring collection, I actually liked the Spring collection better. If you look at the pieces individually, there's alot of good stuff here. I'm not too sure about how it's put together in ensembles, though. I think the lighting was horrible, too; I can't SEE the clothes!!! Still, you have to give the guy kudos for at least trying to experiment with new shapes.
anna & grace in the front
The music definitely sounds like something from beirut, but I'm having trouble finding the specific song...
@Lovekatemoss2 I agree, though this collection is amazing, in my opinion, it's not relevant to Balenciaga's roots. I just finished watching a mini documentary in Spanish of his detailed work and it amazed me and then I thought about how the line is today, I don't see similarity. Balenciaga is not Balenciaga anymore...
I know this is an old comment but the reason why everyone loved Nicolas at Balenciaga was bc he DID reference the archives all the time but it wasn't overly literal. He reworked a lot of those older Cristobal ideas or looks and pushed them into the future. Look at his interviews with Tim Blanks, even he always understood what new aspect of Balenciaga he was trying to reference with each collection.
Here you have the floral prints which might have even been a blown up reproduction of an original Cristobal print, the cocoon shapes, the playing with big oversize volume. It's even a bit 60s/mod/graphic shapes, something Cristobal also dominated. There are the iconic 50s couture dresses but he also dabbled into so many other things, he never just had one look.
what's the name of the first song?
@andnotonlythis I noticed that too!
these balenciaga collections are way too repetitive. you get the same outfit five times before moving on to something slightly different.
un peu demode les coupes les proportions ect; ca a pas si bien vielli que ca. La mise en scene super synchro un peu ridicule aussi
@emiliobrunet Rufus Wainwright - Tiergarten (Supermayer Remix)
coats and textures are luxurious..but in terms of style it lacks creativity...
the skirt length was all wrong
no they weren't, you don't know shit
affreux....CA A SACREMENT MAL VIELLI
Quite disappointing. Boring music plus. Balenciaga though.