Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Balenciaga’s Instagram account takes a quirky, unvarnished view of designer fashions.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo A Balenciaga sweatshirt that transposes the back volume of the founding couturier’s semi-fit jacket into a streetwear staple.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy of Balenciaga A model holds a leather bag resembling Ikea’s iconic shopper.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo A design by Cristbal Balenciaga called the “Vareuse” and inspired by what Spanish fishermen wore in his day.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Designer Demna Gvasalia in his signature black baseball cap and oversize hoodie.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Cristbal Balenciaga appropriated ideas from his upbringing in Spain, including from the traditional clothes worn by fishermen.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo Demna Gvasalia said he wanted a chunky, not Òugly” sneaker when he conceived the Triple S with its layer cake of soles.
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Demna Gvasalia on Appropriation, Ugly Sneakers and the Curse of Pre-collections
Image Credit: Courtesy Photo A sweatshirt, which raises money and awareness for the World Food Programme, was part of the fall 2018 collection.