Balenciaga
Journey through Balenciaga’s evolution with Wallpaper* and see how their unique vision and innovation continue to inspire and captivate.
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Loafer bags to sock shoes, 2024 was all about the mashed-up accessory
Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss reflects on the rise of the surreal hybrid accessory in 2024, a trend which reflects the disorientating nature of contemporary living – where nothing is quite what it seems
By Jack Moss Published
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Why the slipper is set to be this season’s definitive men’s shoe
Wallpaper* fashion features editor Jack Moss unpacks the rise of the men’s slipper, which looks set to become this season’s most ubiquitous shoe. Plus, five styles to channel the slipper’s louche elegance in your own wardrobe
By Jack Moss Published
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A guide to the best fashion stores London has to offer
Wallpaper* picks the must-visit London fashion stores – from big-name boutiques and classic department stores to the best in vintage, alongside the sleek and experimental
By Jack Moss Last updated
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For A/W 2024, the working uniform gets a futuristic spin
Sculpted silhouettes, unexpected textures and plays on classic outerwear meet in the A/W 2024 collections, providing a twisted new take on city dressing
By Jack Moss Published
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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The moments fashion met art at the 60th Venice Biennale
The best fashion moments at the 2024 Venice Biennale, with happenings from Dior, Golden Goose, Balenciaga, Burberry and more
By Jack Moss Published
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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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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’Raw Architecture’: inside Balenciaga’s latest opening in Hamburg, Germany
Balenciaga’s new Hamburg store, designed by Berlin-based studio Sub, is the latest in its ‘Raw Architecture’ concept – stripped-down spaces made to challenge ‘codes of luxury’
By Jack Moss Published
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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
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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
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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
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Alexander Wang’s magnificently marbled Mercer Street Balenciaga maison
By Katrina Israel Last updated
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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
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Rounding up the top show venues for the men's S/S 2017 season
By Ali Morris Last updated
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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
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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