At Paris Fashion Week, Balenciaga creative director Demna presented a Winter 2025 collection that redefines high fashion by prioritizing wearability, practicality, and timeless appeal. Set in the Dome Courtyard in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, the show focused on sharp tailoring, precision cuts, and everyday elegance—a shift from extravagant statement pieces to refined essentials.
Fashion That Feels Urgent and Real
Demna emphasized a return to functional fashion, highlighting his intent to create garments that stand the test of time.
“Fashion is wearable. Fashion is urgent. Fashion is right now. I miss that kind of fashion,” he stated.
Rather than producing showpieces meant solely for spectacle, he focused on perfecting the fundamentals—the perfect coat, the ideal jacket, the ultimate fit.
A Balance Between Art and Utility
The collection showcased sleek coats, structured blazers, and impeccably tailored trousers, proving that high fashion can also be deeply personal and practical. Demna questioned the purpose of fashion in today’s world:
“Do I want to create attention-grabbing fashion, or do I want a person telling me, ‘This is the best coat I’ve been wearing for the last five years’?”
This philosophy underscores Balenciaga’s evolution toward long-lasting, investment-worthy pieces, reinforcing the brand’s influence on contemporary luxury fashion.
