Balenciaga’s Resort 2026 collection synthesizes elements from 35 previous capsules by the label with never-before-seen pieces from Demna’s private wardrobe. Aesthetically, this has led to what the designer describes as “Balenciaga archetypes” — a distilled essence of the signature volumes, silhouettes, and subversive attitudes that have defined his influential reign.
This approach transforms the runway into a living archive, where historical references from Demna’s body of work interact with new creations in a dialogue about fashion’s evolving relationship with contemporary culture. The accompanying exhibition, titled ‘Balenciaga by Demna,’ further contextualizes this creative legacy through curated highlights that trace the development of his disruptive design philosophy.
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