BALENCIAGA BIDS ADIEU TO DEMNA
THE SHOW
📰 Big news in the fashion world! Demna Gasalia has been announced as Gucci’s new creative director — a move that surprised the market and sparked a whirlwind of questions about Kering’s next steps. Meanwhile, buzz is swirling around Pieter Mulier possibly leaving Richemont’s Alaïa to take over at Balenciaga. 🔥
In Shanghai, Demna sat in a hotel room, showing off his latest masterpiece: the colossal Balenciaga Platform Sneaker. 🚀 “My sneaker team is pretty amazing,” he said, marveling at the craft behind a shoe that’s over six inches tall. This isn’t just footwear — it’s a statement, a tech marvel, and a conversation starter.
Balenciaga’s Spring 2025 runway show lit up Shanghai’s skyline and broke all the rules — teasing surprises like Under Armour logo earrings and giant sneakers on Instagram before the show even started. Demna’s been rewriting fashion’s playbook for nearly a decade, and he’s not afraid to shake things up. 💥
His designs aren’t for everyone, but they keep us talking. Whether it’s a towel skirt or a sneaker that defies gravity, Demna’s work is a testament to pushing boundaries and creating buzz. 💣
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