Balenciaga 54th Couture Collection: Demna’s Final Paris Show
Demna bids farewell at Balenciaga’s 54th Couture Collection in Paris, blending classic craftsmanship with star-studded runway moments.
Last night at Paris Couture Week, Balenciaga closed a transformative decade with its 54th Couture Collection, marking the farewell of Creative Director Demna Gvasalia. The show—set in Balenciaga’s historic Avenue George V salon—was a graceful salute to founder Cristóbal Balenciaga, rooted in craft, structure, and emotional nuance.
Demna chose restraint over spectacle. Gone were the shock‑value gimmicks—this time, clean architectural tailoring, sculpted coats, and dramatic collars took center stage. The emphasis was all about technique: hundreds of hours went into hand‑stitched drapery, feather‑embroidered coats, and reinvented silhouettes that merged tradition with modernity.
Late‑night fashion lovers also got a playful twist: the debut of a couture sneaker and luxe desktop pieces, like briefcases redesigned as jewelry boxes—a nod to blending high fashion with everyday life.
Hollywood Glamour Meets Couture
Balenciaga 54th Couture Collection
The runway felt like a tribute to silver‑screen divas. Kim Kardashian—a longtime Balenciaga ambassador—opened the show in a pale ivory slip dress with lace trim, layered under a feather‑embellished faux‑fur coat. She accessorized with Elizabeth Taylor’s Mike Todd diamond pendant earrings, reportedly valued at around $375K, lending a cinematic aura to the evening. Her striking, side‑parted bob and neutral pumps cemented the look as a standout moment.
Celebrities like Nicole Kidman, Lauren Sánchez, Beef (fresh from her Venice wedding), Katy Perry, Lorde, Naomi Watts, Cardi B, and Lisa Rinna lined the front row—proof that Demna’s vision resonated beyond fashion circles.
Watch the entire Balenciaga 54th couture Collection here.
A Subtle Send‑Off & a Shift in Direction
This show wasn’t just a finale—it was a statement: luxury is nuance, not noise. With no ironic logos or meme-inspired pieces, Demna made a quiet but definitive return to couture’s roots.
Behind the scenes, the industry buzzed—Demna is set to take the helm at Gucci next week, with Pierpaolo Piccioli of Valentino slated to become Balenciaga’s next creative director beginning July 10, 2025.
What This Means for Balenciaga & Couture
- For Balenciaga, the brand closes one chapter of bold experimentation and opens one of refined elegance under Piccioli’s classic touch.
- For couture, the show reminded everyone that craftsmanship still commands attention—hand-sewn tailoring, emotional storytelling, and structural purity took center stage.
Conclusion
Demna’s 54th Couture was heartfelt, technical, and beautifully understated—a fitting goodbye that showcased why Balenciaga remains at the forefront of fashion. The spotlight now shifts to Pierpaolo Piccioli, whose upcoming ready-to-wear show this October will show where the brand is headed next.
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