I wanted to reclaim the radical essence of couture, which is the true identity of Balenciaga, where clothing respects the integrity of the body, and bring it into the rhythm of real life. I imagined our salon de couture animated by real people wearing contemporary pieces. For me ‘unsized’ is not a rejection of form, but a celebration of freedom.
Volumes are lightened to the point of weightlessness, keeping most looks under one kilogram. The architecture of the garment is no longer rigid or predetermined; it is an open intention that relies on the ebb and flow of the cloth, a ribbon, an immediate gesture. I am not interested in imposing a static silhouette. I want to offer a space where the wearer’s instinct defines the shape.
To capture this truth, we documented the collection directly within our workspaces. Stripping away the artifice of a traditional set and bringing the clothes into the raw reality of where they were conceived adds a deeply personal dimension. It grounds the vision. A contemporary wardrobe should add possibilities, treating ready-to-wear with the ultimate respect we give to couture, and to people.
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