To be honest, I didn't see that coming, and I don't think he would be my first choice for the house.
While I am a massive fan of Wang-like the rest of the world-I just can't picture him at the helm of a house like Balenciaga. And he (or anyone for that matter) is going to have a tough time following Nicolas Ghesquière, the beloved designer of Balenciaga for the past 15 years. The departure of Ghesquière from the fashion house occured today; the end of an era. In my opinion, while both brands emulate a similar feeling of cool, Balenciaga seems a little couture-ish for Wang, the king of streetwear.
In any case I love Wang and his brand and I can't wait to see what he can accomplish at Balenciaga. He might aid in making the brand a little more relatable, which I think it can use. I hope he can maintain all of his current amazingness!
I'm not sure how I feel about the decision at this point. Will Wang be able to handle both his namesake lable and a brand as major and influential as Balenciaga? I guess we will have to wait and see. What do you think of the decision?
xo, Scatter Girl
What?! This is mad, defo didnt see him as the next head if Balenciaga!
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Great post!
Love G xx
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Agree with you!
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Even though I adore Balenciaga, my true love is Alexander Wang! I hope he remains true to his own label and can juggle both without compromise!!!
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