Celebrate Easter with Harrods – Discover
Celebrate Easter with Harrods – Discover
It was the ‘Parachute’ dress of the mid-20th century that constituted a first womenswear revolution by way of Balenciaga. Now, helmed by Demna Gvasalia, the brand continues to break new ground. Expect cult pieces that explore the melodramatic femininity of its couture past through the lens of futuristic street style – the pioneering Triple S sneakers, for example, or sculptural, oversized takes on tailoring, nighttime glamour and sportswear, all warped into one. To finish, a spritz of Balenciaga perfume will cement that rebellious spirit.
New Season
Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 22 campaign transforms the themes of its viral show, “Red Carpet”, into virtual reality by Paris based artist Claudia Mate. Characters holding XX, Triplet, and Hourglass bags walk a computer-rendered red carpet wearing facsimiles of the collection, turning the photocall moment into a streaming game snapshot.
ICONIC BAG
A sharp yet elegant silhouette, the Hourglass bag is defined by negative space. Resting on a flat surface, the purse creates a half-moon shaped hole with its curved base, while a metal B-shaped pull dangles from a magnetic closure. The unique shape is designed to complement, rather than mimic, an hourglass form—sitting on the hip, suspended from a removable cross-body strap, or carried from a small top handle.
CULT SHOES
A rounded, tire-like silhouette defines Balenciaga’s latest footwear innovation. The Defender combines classic running shoe elements with unmistakable Balenciaga edge, with an exaggerated sole and an intentionally distressed upper for a worn-in look. A monochromatic palette, in faded black or dirty white, lends neutrality to an otherwise overstated aesthetic.
RED CARPET
Featured in looks 22 and 56 of the Red Carpet collection, Balenciaga’s Bat Rectangle sunglasses are set to be the must-have accessory of summer. Owing their name to their harsh winged shape, the sporty unisex frames have fast become a signature of Demna Gvasalia’s subversive design codes at the house.
