Balenciaga

The breathtaking runway sets of S/S 2025, from beanbag animals to a twisted living room

Wallpaper* picks the best runway sets and show spaces of fashion month, which featured Bottega Veneta’s beanbag menagerie, opulence at Saint Laurent, and artist collaborations at Acne Studios and Burberry

By Jack Moss Published 4 October 24

Balenciaga Music and Italian singer Mina collaborate on wearable music

Balenciaga Music has collaborated with Italian singer and style icon Mina, which marks her first foray in working with a fashion house and launching official merchandise of any kind

By Tianna Williams Published 19 September 24

Food writer, Tamar Adler on her perfect restaurant experience

Guest editor Laila Gohar has asked friends and creatives to share their perfect restaurant experience. Here, chef and food writer, Tamar Adler recounts a momentous meal for a happy occasion

By Charlotte Gunn Published 8 September 24

Lanvin’s new artistic director is British designer Peter Copping

Announced by Lanvin today, new artistic director Peter Copping comes with a wealth of industry experience, including creative director roles at Nina Ricci and Oscar de la Renta

By Jack Moss Published 27 June 24

Highlights from Haute Couture Week A/W 2024

Wallpaper* picks the best of Haute Couture Week A/W 2024 in Paris, from Olympics-inspired offerings at Dior and Thom Browne to the first Chanel collection since the departure of Virginie Viard

By Jack Moss Last updated 27 June 24

Pre-Fall 2024’s defining looks combine sharp silhouettes with a soft touch

A play on texture defines the Pre-Fall 2024 collections, seeing clean lines and pin-sharp tailoring meet soft-to-the-touch fabrics. Here, photographer Mattia Parodi captures the season’s best looks

By Jack Moss Published 10 June 24

Extraordinary runway sets from the A/W 2024 shows

12 scene-stealing runway sets and show spaces from A/W 2024 fashion month, featuring Murano-glass cacti, rubber armchairs, flashing orbs and more

By Jack Moss Published 11 March 24

‘What is beauty?’: Balenciaga’s Demna on creating thoroughly modern haute couture

Balenciaga creative director Demna opens up to Wallpaper* about his transformative haute couture collections, which instil a mood of modernity into the most traditional of mediums

By Dal Chodha Published 8 February 24

Introducing Wallpaper* March 2024: The Style Issue

Wallpaper* March 2024 is on sale now, featuring the looks of the season, Demna on modernity at Balenciaga, Rem Koolhaas on 25 years of Prada sets, and Saint Laurent’s new Paris store

By Sarah Douglas Published 8 February 24

Atlanta exhibition sheds new light on Cristóbal Balenciaga’s architectural haute couture

‘Cristóbal Balenciaga: Master of Tailoring’ at SCAD FASH Museum in Atlanta provides a fresh look at the couturier’s highly influential archive – including pieces rarely before on show to the public

By Osman Can Yerebakan Published 29 January 24

Best in shows: Wallpaper* picks S/S 2024’s standout looks

As part of Wallpaper’s Design Awards 2024 issue, we select the winning S/S 2024 runway collections – and their defining looks – at the start of a new season in style

By Jack Moss Published 5 January 24

Golden age: high jewellery takes its lead from ancient armour

High jewellery designers take their lead from ancient armour motifs to create a feast of striking pieces with a romantic element

By Caragh McKay Published 20 November 23

Take a 360-degree tour of Balenciaga’s renovated couture salon

Created using 3D-scanning technology, Balenciaga offers an unprecedented glimpse into its historic home on Paris’ Avenue George V, which has recently been renovated under creative director Demna

By Jack Moss Published 18 October 23

Air France celebrates 90 years of ‘je-ne-sais-quoi’ with Galeries Lafayette takeover

Air France marks 90 years with window displays at the Paris department store, featuring works by costume designer Xavier Ronze, alongside special products and experiences

By Jack Moss Published 7 October 23

The evolution of Rabanne

Once known for its futuristic couture, 1960s-founded fashion house Rabanne is evolving under the creative direction of Julien Dossena, but remains true to its founder’s avant-garde legacy

By Jack Moss Published 12 August 23

In memoriam: Paco Rabanne (1934 – 2023)

Spanish designer Paco Rabanne, known for his visionary ‘Space Age’ fashion and experimental fragrances, has died aged 88

By Jack Moss Published 3 February 23

Christmas baubles for fashion fans, from Dior to Prada

Fashionable Christmas baubles and designer decorations to add a sartorial flourish to this year’s tree from Celine, Dior, Prada, and more

By Jack Moss Published 12 December 22

Summer party dresses: up your glamour game

How to navigate ocassion wear in a heatwave? These party dresses will dial up the drama

By Laura Hawkins Last updated 27 October 22

Alexander Wang’s magnificently marbled Mercer Street Balenciaga maison

By Katrina Israel Last updated 24 October 22

Walk this way: navigating S/S 2021's Paris Fashion Week

How the City of Lights looked to the sartorial realities of our much changed lifestyles

By Laura Hawkins Last updated 19 October 22

Rounding up the top show venues for the men's S/S 2017 season

By Ali Morris Last updated 19 October 22

Balenciaga A/W 2016

New artistic director Demna Gvasalia broadcast his vision for the house of Balenciaga to the world at the most anticipated show of the season

By Katrina Israel Last updated 18 October 22

Picture this! Jason Lloyd Evans' fashion show archive

The British photographer shares his favourite backstage images, from the runway shows of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and more

By Laura Hawkins Last updated 18 October 22

Balenciaga S/S 2017

By Siska Lyssens Last updated 18 October 22