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Balenciaga is Back in the Couture Game

July 16, 2021

After over 5 decades of a hiatus from the couture universe, Balenciaga and creative director Demna Gvasalia revived haute couture with a collection that dazzled audiences. The AW21 Collection was tastefully presented in Paris, on July 7th, with a celebratory dinner following the show at the Bourse de Commerce — right in the heart of the prominent fashion capital. The pieces showed Gvasalia’s ability to display revitalized and elegant couture styles, while still respectfully nodding to the house’s classic silhouettes and forms.

The most illuminating part of the presentation was surely the path it is paving for Balenciaga as a brand, showing the house’s ability to tackle many facets of the fashion spectrum, from streetwear to custom, one-of-a-kind couture. But the show’s attendees created a buzz of their own.

Front row guests included Anna Wintour, Kanye West, Bella Hadid, Salma Hayek Pinault, James Harden, Lil Baby, and more — most of which were clad in the house’s garments themselves.

Text by Kayla Curtis-Evans
Photos courtesy of Balenciaga

Directly following the spectacle, guests shed their front row looks for formal wear to attend an elaborate dinner. Exclusive photos from both the Front Row and the 50th Couture Collection Dinner can be viewed below.

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The Gucci Diana bag

July 16, 2021

Creative Director Alessandro Michele has reimagined the classic Gucci Diana bag with a vibrant twist. First showcased in 1991, the iconic structured tote has been revived by neon leather belts wrapped around the seminal bamboo handles - an homage to the practical straps that were used to maintain the shape of its predecessor.

While the OG bag could often be seen on the arms of Princess Diana herself, the new model has been spotted with 21st-century fashion royals such as Alexa Chung, Jodie Turner-Smith, Elle Fanning, and more. Being reflective of its distinct era, the Gucci Diana maintains its timeless appeal while embracing the inevitable evolution of style and self-expression.

The capsule is available in three sizes and seven color options - all paired with either fluorescent yellow, pink, or orange detachable leather belts.