38 Brilliant Balenciaga Features

Showcasing Fashion Genius as Nicolas Ghesquiere Leaves Balenciaga

It seems to be the end of an era as Nicolas Ghesquiere leaves Balenciaga after reigning supreme as creative director for 15 years.

During his time at the historic fashion house, the French designer spearheaded the brand's collective genius with season after season of critical acclaim. Deemed "an incomparable creative talent" by François Pinault, founder of PPR, the designer's surprising exit from the brand has left the fashion industry in a speculative state.

This compiled list showcases Nicolas Ghesquiere's creative brilliance throughout his time at the Basque fashion house. It entices with its display of design genius characterized by iconic structural garments, sleek overcoats and statement shoes. His tireless quest to keep the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga alive has made his creations some of the most coveted by world-renowned editors.

SCORE
4.8 out of 10
GENDER
10% Men90% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 58%
Activity 78%
Freshness 8%
Prophetic Print Footwear
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Fashion
Prophetic Print Footwear
Volcanic Autumn Campaigns
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Marketing
Volcanic Autumn Campaigns
Couture-Clad Disney Stars
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Marketing
Couture-Clad Disney Stars
Speckly Turtleneck Dresses
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Marketing
Speckly Turtleneck Dresses
Continuous Collar Coats
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Fashion
Continuous Collar Coats
Craftful Fashion
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Fashion
Craftful Fashion
Belt-Like Timepieces
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Fashion
Belt-Like Timepieces
Eccentric 80s Advertorials
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Pop Culture
Eccentric 80s Advertorials
Grand Gilded Garments
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Fashion
Grand Gilded Garments
Bootyful Boot Ads
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Fashion
Bootyful Boot Ads
Retro Mod Menswear
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Fashion
Retro Mod Menswear
Ruffled Oceanic Ensembles
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Pop Culture
Ruffled Oceanic Ensembles
Parisian Celebrity Perfumes
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Fashion
Parisian Celebrity Perfumes
Retro Sci-fi Campaigns
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Art & Design
Retro Sci-fi Campaigns
Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
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Fashion
Faux Gorilla Fashion Arms
Luxury Leisure Sneakers
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Fashion
Luxury Leisure Sneakers
Rabbit Silhouette Fashion Crests
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Luxury
Rabbit Silhouette Fashion Crests
Kaleidoscopic Print Runways
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Fashion
Kaleidoscopic Print Runways
Sophisticated Racecar Shoots
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Fashion
Sophisticated Racecar Shoots
Dynamically Textured Fashion
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Fashion
Dynamically Textured Fashion
Haute Industrial Rings
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Fashion
Haute Industrial Rings
Awkwardly Posed Editorials
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Marketing
Awkwardly Posed Editorials
Disco Jumpers
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Fashion
Disco Jumpers
China Doll Gladiator Fashion
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Marketing
China Doll Gladiator Fashion
Stiffly Structured Dresses
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Luxury
Stiffly Structured Dresses
Fashion Royalty Photo Shoots
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Fashion
Fashion Royalty Photo Shoots
Contemporary Colorblock Heels
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Fashion
Contemporary Colorblock Heels
Oil Spill Inspired Fashion
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Luxury
Oil Spill Inspired Fashion
Pastel Eyebrows
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Fashion
Pastel Eyebrows
Sci-Fi Pants
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Fashion
Sci-Fi Pants
Futuristic Folk Fashion
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Fashion
Futuristic Folk Fashion
Disheveled Couture Ads
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Fashion
Disheveled Couture Ads
Play-Doh Booties
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Fashion
Play-Doh Booties
Eccentric 80s Menswear
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Fashion
Eccentric 80s Menswear
Gold C-3PO Leggings
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Unique
Gold C-3PO Leggings
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots
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Fashion
Stilettos Inspired by Snowboard Boots