Balenciaga Turns Tradition on Its Head for Fall/Winter 2025

Balenciaga’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection is a masterclass in deconstruction, where tradition is dismantled and reassembled with a sharp, almost clinical precision. Set against a labyrinthine stage—an apt metaphor for the complexities of the creative process—Creative Director Demna redefines the very essence of clothing, elevating the mundane into the extraordinary.

At the heart of the collection, familiar wardrobe staples are dissected and reconstructed. The classic suit, a symbol of formality, is reimagined with unexpected cuts and unconventional draping, blurring the lines between structure and fluidity. Workwear, once utilitarian, is transformed through an anatomical lens, reshaped with an obsessive attention to detail that amplifies the body’s natural form. Throughout, garments challenge their own definitions—some inverted, others miniaturized or exaggerated to the extreme—yet they remain undeniably authentic.

Silhouettes swing between stark minimalism and bold maximalism. A luxury hoodie, meticulously hand-sewn, is as commanding as the sculptural coats that echo couture craftsmanship. Accessories follow suit, defying convention with bags that reshape utility, shoes that distort proportion, and jewelry that questions its own purpose.

With this collection, Demna continues to provoke and subvert, proving that in Balenciaga’s world, even the most ordinary garments can become objects of desire. See some standout vignettes from Fall/Winter 2025 below.