Balenciaga Runway Show Paris Fashion Week For Spring Summer 2012

Balenciaga Spring / Summer 2012 show during Paris Fashion Week on September 29, 2011 in Paris, France.

Gucci Will Stop Using Logos And All Of The Fashion Houses They Own Such As Stella McCartney, McQueen, Balenciaga, & YSL Will Follow Suit

Friday, when reporting on Gucci Group earnings, CEO Francois-Henri Pinault noted: “Our groups are moving away from logos, more discreet luxury. A luxury which is more subtle, more sophisticated — which is what we are doing.” This mode won't be hard to put into practice for a number of the Gucci group's brands, already do without much logoed merchandise,  Stella McCartney,Alexander McQueen, Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta.  


This makes me very pleased. I hate wearing logos, it just tacky.

Balenciaga Exhibition Coming To Queen Sofia Spanish Institute In New York November 2010

The exhibition will look at how Balenciaga's spainish roots impacted history and art of the 20th century. The exhibition will showcase sixty items designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga , including a masterpiece such as his 1939 “Infanta” gown.


The exhibition will show from November 19, 2010 until February 19, 2011, was conceived by the American designer, Oscar de la Renta, who is Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Directors, and who began his career in fashion, working in Madrid at Eisa, one of the Spanish branches of Balenciaga’s fashion empire. For more info or to view the costumes 
that will be at the exhibition click here.

Pierre Rougier Who Was Fired By Balenciaga Is The New Cheif Of PR For Yves Saint Laurent

P.R. Consulting (Pierre Rougier) was fired from Balenciaga as a client after twelve years of collaboration, last month. Rougier has now been tapped as the chief American PR specialist for Yves Saint Laurent, starting with the brand’s June 3 resort presentation. Although he has already been quietly consulting with the company for five months ( maybe the reason he was fired in the first place lol).

Balenciaga Runway Show Paris Fashion Week March 8, 2010

French Vogue Editors Were Banned From Balenciaga Runway Show

French Vogue editor in chief Carine Roitfeld and her team were absent from Balenciaga front row Thursday. Turns out they were barred from the show. “We’re blacklisted,” Roitfeld told WWD with a shrug at Nina Ricci later in the day. “It’s too bad, it’s a beautiful house and it’s French. I hope that it’s not forever.” She noted Balenciaga no longer advertises in the magazine or lends it clothes, but stopped short of giving any reason for the rift. “Ask them,” she offered. A Balenciaga spokesman declined comment.

First McQueen Now Balenciaga Sues Steve Madden For Stealing

Balenciaga filed a lawsuit against Steve Madden for allegedly copying the label's multicolor Lego heels from the fall 2007 collection. Filed on Tuesday in United States Eastern District of New York Court, the complaint states that Steve Madden "intentionally copied" the fall 2007 footwear.

Steve Madden was also sued in October by Alexander McQueen for copying its black Faithful bootie. Both of the designers have to much time on their hands, these shoes

disgust me. Who cares?

Balenciaga Launching Perfume

The house of Balenciaga has signed an exclusive deal with Coty Prestige to launch new fragrances.

The partnership, announced Friday, will renew Balenciaga's image as a serious fragrance contender and will be in keeping with their fragrance heritage, which began in 1946 with the launch of their iconic scent, 'Le Dix'. The new fragrance will debut spring 2010.