Drawing inspiration from the refined yet imposing aesthetics of bourgeois dress codes, the collection reinterprets classic silhouettes with exaggerated proportions — from sharp tulip lapels and sculpted Medici necklines to dramatic high collars — to evoke a sense of grandeur. These designs transcend traditional couture expectations and reinforce Demna’s belief that high fashion should exist beyond ceremonial occasions. It should instead function as essential, enduring wardrobe statements.
Historical influences play a key role in the Balenciaga Fall 2025 Haute Couture Collection. One may discern nods to Cristóbal Balenciaga’s legacy and Old Hollywood’s opulence. The tailoring, developed in collaboration with four family-owned Neapolitan ateliers, embraces the relaxed yet precise techniques pioneered by Vincenzo Attolini. Adding to the collection’s luxurious appeal, renowned jeweler Lorraine Schwartz contributed over 1,000 carats of bespoke high jewelry, featuring rare gems like Padparadscha sapphires and vivid yellow diamonds.
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