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Met Gala: Kristen Stewart

Hannah Weil — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:30:15 PDT

Kristen Stewart knows a thing or two about a statement-making dress, particularly one by designer favorite Nicolas Ghesquière. The actress showed off a truly unique Balenciaga getup, complete with a black and white textured bodice and colorblocked skirt. Of course, the real standout of this ensemble may just have been Kristen's white-laced pumps. Not to compete with any of her outfit's accoutrements, Kristen kept her beauty routine understated (per usual) with loose waves and fresh-faced makeup. How did Kristen do?

Kristen Stewart Is Balenciaga's Newest Face

BellaSugar — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 09:13:44 PST

Proof that Kristen Stewart has refined taste: the 21-year-old star just inked a deal to become the new face of Balenciaga fragrance. Following Charlotte Gainsbourg, who represents the fashion house's first scent, Kristen will be part of Balenciaga's yet-to-be-named second perfume.

Kristen has worn Balenciaga on the red carpet before, most notably a short and sheer dress that showed flashes of skin. In a press release, she called designer Nicolas Ghesquiere's creations "incredibly bold and forceful, yet feminine and sexy." And Ghesquiere, who first met the star in 2006, also had high praise for her. "From her early appearance in Panic Room to her independent choice of Welcome to the Rileys, I've always sensed her progressive character," he said. Expect the campaign to roll out this Fall.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

Chi Diem Chau — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:26:32 PDT

Most shows wouldn't be able to top collapsing benches, which in turn led to collapsing editors, but such a small snafu couldn't deter the magnificence seen on Balenciaga's Spring runway showing. Staying true to the brand's signature style, Nicolas Ghesquière showed dramatic structure, volume, and space-age fabrics. “I don’t know if oversize is the right term for that type of construction,” Ghesquière told WWD. “But this famous, and for me, a very functional, concept of Cristobal is the idea of the space between the body and the fabric. The clothes float away from the body. It’s one of the big iconic things of Balenciaga. The fluidity of floating is beautiful, but it is something else. . . I think it’s something that Balenciaga invented." Shiny jewel-toned structured jackets, short shorts, graphic tops, fringe-like cellophane skirts, and pleated and folded trousers all rendered the cool, ultra-modern aesthetic the designer is known for. The dresses, ranging from oversize tunics to midi-length patchwork creations, were impossibly chic and innovative. Ghesquière, who is also famous for his covetable accessories, showed sharp and angular cutout booties and gorgeous leather oversize clutch bags. More details from the collection below, and check out our retrospective on Balenciaga.

Trends: Structure, high shine, short shorts, patchwork, pleats, folds.
Colors: Purple, dark gold, black, lavender, yellow, peach, red, sage.
Key Look: All of the round-shouldered structured jackets.
Accessories: Oversize visor hats, statement cuff bracelets, large leather clutches, sharp and angular cutout booties.
Who Would Wear It: Women who crave ultra-modern statement pieces.

Runway Retrospective: Balenciaga

Chi Diem Chau — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 10:32:08 PDT

Balenciaga, born in 1918 when Cristóbal Balenciaga opened his namesake boutique in San Sebastian, Spain, became one of the greatest fashion houses of the early 20th century. It invented popular silhouettes, which today are known as the baby doll, the bubble skirt, and the bracelet sleeve - along with its signature sculptural design aesthetic. Fast-forward to 1997, when a young Nicolas Ghesquière took over design for the house. Ghesquière's fashion-forward aesthetic has consistently wowed us with his use of asymmetry, high-tech textiles, trademark structured silhouettes, and space-age-printing techniques. The designer has helmed the brand for over 10 years and shows no signs of slowing down, making Balenciaga a covetable luxury brand for every fashion-loving woman. To get you excited for its Spring '12 runway show, click through to see our awesome runway retrospective.

FabSugarTV: Balenciaga Fall 2011 Runway Paris Fashion Week

FabTV — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 14:58:31 PST

Model Miranda Kerr wasn't the only fashionable face at the 2011 Balenciaga Fall show, which also counted Orlando Bloom and Anna Wintour among the front-row attendees. For Fall, creative director Nicolas Ghesquière took color-blocking and futuristic textures to a whole new level. Strong silhouettes were created with roped-leather vests and jackets, as well as fishnet tops paired with floral skirts in exotic prints. Watch our video for more from the runway!

Trends From Balenciaga Pre-Fall 11

FabSugar — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 03:33:05 PST

We always look to Balenciaga's Nicolas Ghesquiere for eye-opening styles, and his Pre-Fall collection is no exception. Tunics! Metallic pants! Plaids! Crazy bomber jacket! Now do we wear it all together? Click on the slideshow for more trends from Balenciaga.

Leighton, Kate, and Jennifer Have a Starry Night For Fashion

Allie Merriam — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 07:45:00 PDT

Kate Bosworth put on a Proenza Schouler dress and hit the red carpet with the label's designers, Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, yesterday for the annual Night of Stars gala in NYC. Leighton Meester dressed up in Giambattista Valli for the event, while Jennifer Connelly got decked out in Balenciaga to present designer Nicolas Ghesquiere with the evening's Superstar statue. Kate was in the Big Apple during a break from shooting her raunchy new movie BFF & Baby in LA with Krysten Ritter, and Gossip Girl Leighton was likewise back on the East Coast following a trip west for the recent Hollywood Awards.

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Images include: Kate Bosworth, Leighton Meester, Jennifer Connelly, Nicolas Ghesquiere, Anna Wintour, Bee Shaffer, Jack McCollough, Olivia Palermo, Lazaro Hernandez, Johannes Huebl

2009 Fall Paris Fashion Week: Balenciaga

FabSugar — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:22 PST

Nicolas Ghesquière may have delivered some silky, shouldery Dynasty-esque dresses in his Fall collection, but the '80s references stop there. Plus, I kinda love the dresses . . . Always with a smidge of sci-fi, this is possibly the most wearable Balenciaga collection yet. But it still manages to be distinct. Some looks are bedroom inspired, with draped satin skirts and pants. Others are lush - black velvet suits and jackets with sculptured curves and bows. Prints range from Monet-like artsy to marbleized. Bonus extras include lace bra bandeaus, chunky gold cuffs, and colored tie shoes.

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Double Take: Michael Kors Gets Inspired by Balenciaga

FabSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 03:00:22 PDT

Can you blame Michael Kors for drawing inspiration from Balenciaga's Fall collection for his 2009 Resort line? I can't. Nicolas Ghesquière's collection, especially this particular black cut-out dress on Natasha Poly, was so cutting edge, heck, I would be inspired by it if I were a designer. While many of you may think it's weird for one designer to copy another so blatantly, it's completely acceptable in fashion. I mean, hello, there isn't a soul who hasn't copied Yves Saint Laurent's "Le Smoking" tuxedo suit! Kors made the dress, worn by model Vlada Roslyakova, his own by being more subtle with his cut-out shoulders, and by choosing a blue, abstract floral design. When it comes to fashion-forward designs, I say, the more the merrier.

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Who Was the Most Fab Designer of 2007?

FabSugar — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 16:00:22 PST

This morning one of the Pop girls declared: "I can't believe it's December." It always seems to creep up on you - the end of the year, that is. Alas, time flies when you're having fun! And fashion is just that. But it is time to decide which designer gets the Fab crown for Most Fab Designer of 2007. Last year, Phillip Lim won, and he has made great strides this year - maybe we sent him some good vibes.

(L-R: Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga, Roberto Cavalli, Alber Elbaz for Lanvin, Alexander Wang)

I present to you the candidates for Most Fab Designer of 2007. Chanel is a crowd pleaser and red carpet stunner. Karl continues to reinvent the house, for both ready-to-wear and haute couture, and the accessories inspire and intrigue. Balenciaga, led by wünderkind Nicolas Ghesquière, is edgy, innovative, and a leader of the pack. The piped blazers from the Fall collection launched a thousand look-a-likes, and now Ikat prints are all the rage. Roberto Cavalli is a designer with gusto, one who doesn't follow the trends and always stays true to form - sexy, colorful, and glittering party looks. His collection for H&M was possibly one of the most coveted H&M designer collections yet. Alber Elbaz for Lanvin can do no wrong, from fluid tailoring to jewel-toned dresses. Everyone is wondering what this humble designer will do next. Lastly, the young and restless Alexander Wang. He's the BFF of models and Hollywood darlings. His streetwise style appeals to cool trendsetters. Nuff said. So . . . who has your vote?!

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