It looks like one Azealia Banks will be wearing a lot of Balenciaga in the near future. WWD confirms Alexander Wang is taking the reins as creative director at Balenciaga, replacing Nicolas Ghesquière, who left the label a mere few weeks ago.
This appointment will almost certainly bring drastic changes to the Balenciaga aesthetic, but perhaps the house itself is looking to change its sartorial tune. WWD says; “The choice of Wang suggests Balenciaga might wish to dial down the elitist, couture-like approach of Ghesquière, and open up to a broader audience with a designer prized for his sportswear approach and youthful energy.”
It will be interesting to see what Wang brings to the label. Fashion nerd Bombers– what do you think of this appointment?
Read more at WWD.
November 30, 2012 9:13 am
A. Wang will do for Balenciaga what Tisci’s done for Givenchy. I’m for it.
November 30, 2012 9:16 am
AND what Rousteing’s done for Balmain: breathing some youthful energy into these established labels.
November 30, 2012 9:20 am
What JK said is exactly what’s going to happen! Wang is my favorite designer right now anyway, me being a 23 yr old black guy who’s very interested in high fashion but has to have practical clothing.
November 30, 2012 9:40 am
I love Mr. Wang. Like seriously I have an obsession.
November 30, 2012 9:48 am
perfect pairing…cristobal would be proud :-)
November 30, 2012 10:05 am
What Jk said..I can’t wait to see what he brings.
November 30, 2012 10:10 am
@JK: Balenciaga has been young and modern for years now. I don’t know what you are talking about at all.
November 30, 2012 10:20 am
I’m not won over although I pray to the fashion gods that if Wang is the new creative director he does a great job. Balenciaga isn’t about being practical and that’s why I fell in love with it and fashion due to the designs of Ghesquière.
November 30, 2012 11:41 am
He’s had an awesome career. Like someone said, I love high fashion, but my lifestyle necessitates practicality, and Wang fits the bill.
November 30, 2012 12:38 pm
Love! Can’t wait to see.
November 30, 2012 1:12 pm
Omg !! Thats so exciting ! He is one of my favorite designers
November 30, 2012 1:52 pm
Wang looks like a woman.
November 30, 2012 2:17 pm
Yaaaayaa!!! This is such great news! My favorite designer designer for one of my favorite designer labels! If this is true, I cannot wait to see what Mr. Wang has up his sleeve for this label!
November 30, 2012 5:54 pm
Suri, Balenciaga is edgy and modern, but sophisticated, upscale, expensive, luxurious and comes off as unattainable. When I say youthful, I mean edgy and modern BUT a little more downtown, slightly more accessible, a little less polished, etc.
December 1, 2012 11:03 am
Are Alexander wang and Vera wang siblings???
December 1, 2012 3:26 pm
yaaass I am thrilled about this. What I want to see now, is a bag that will be ever more likeable that the city bag & the rocco duffle.I’m anxious to see what he does!
December 2, 2012 12:58 pm
No NIkki they are not..
December 2, 2012 5:51 pm
i like Balenciaga the way it is !
December 2, 2012 8:33 pm
@JK & @Suri: I Love Alexander Wang’s aesthetic for his label, however Balenciaga is a Parisian LUXURY label… Wang’s athletic, downtown, & grungy aesthetic translating over to the Parisian label leaves me in a state of angst!