Confirmed: Alexander Wang for Balenciaga

Today is confirmed that Alexander Wang is the new creative director of Balenciaga.

PPR, who own Balenciaga, have made an official statement. 'The Balenciaga fashion house and its staff are proud to welcome Alexander Wang, whose proven talent, modernity and individual and cosmopolitan vision of design will naturally embrace and enrich the unique heritage of this fashion house which will soon be one hundred years old.' told Isabel Guichot, president and CEO of Balenciaga. Alexander Wang has responsibility for designing the brand’s women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories collections, as well as for Balenciaga’s image. Alongside his new duties at Balenciaga, Alexander Wang will continue his activities with his own, independently-owned fashion house. 'I am deeply honoured to embark on this new role for a brand and house that I have such great admiration and respect for', said the 28-year-old designer.

A new era has started!

What do you think of Alex Wang's appointment?

Breaking News: Christopher Kane to Balenciaga?

Woke up this morning with some exciting news: Christopher Kane is the new designer of Balenciaga! Of course I regret Nicolas Ghesquière leaving. He really did something extraordinary at the house. But I'm sure Christopher will be a good successor as he did great things with his own label and with Versus.

 F/W 2011

 S/S 2009

 F/W 2009

S/S 2010

Christopher Kane is undoubtly the best man for this job

(as it is not an easy task to beat Nicolas Ghesquière, let's be honest)

UPDATE: Several French sources, including Le Nouvel Observateur, reported that Christopher Kane was appointed creative director. This rumor was denied by his spokesman. 'The rumors are based on nothing.'
This afternoon it was announced that Kane stops after three years at Versus. Donatella Versace will now design the capsule collections for Versace's sister-brand.
Balenciaga's CEO Isabel Guichot has confirmed that she has a list of potential candidates. There is speculation about big names like Alexander Wang, Joseph Altuzarra and Bouchra Jarrar.
The plans of  Nicolas Ghesquière are still unknown.

Balenciaga Spring 2012

I'm in love with the Balenciaga spring 2012 campaign shot by Steven Meisel in a disarrayed hotel room. The model cast features newcomers Laura Kampman, Juliane Gruner, Kirstin Liljegren and Rosie Tapner.

Pre-Fall 2012: Balenciaga + Proenza Schouler

Balenciaga

 Nicolas Ghesquière returned back to the eighties. With mixed prints, high-tech fabrics, colored opaque tights and ankle booties you can make your own Balenciaga pre-fall look. I love the proportions and the silhouette.

and...

Proenza Schouler

 Lazaro Hernandez and Jack McCollough from Proenza Schouler got their inspiration from a recent trip to the Himalayas. As we know Proenza Schouler they presented us the sporty chic look. With classic clothing with a modern twist in a color palette of black, green, light blue, red, mazarine and purple. By the way: I love that red sweater!

Multicolored

Balenciaga, ASOS, Balenciaga

One of my favorite trends for summer: mixing striking colors together.

InspiBALENCIAGA

When looking at Tommy's pictures, I get so much inspiration (much more Tommy Ton to come on my blog). This time breathtaking Balenciaga. From shoes to bags and from spring 2010 to resort 2010.

Balenciaga Campaign 2002

Fashion is art, art is love, love is real.

Celebs Love...Balenciaga Bags

If you can call one label were celebs are really obsessed with, you come to Balenciaga. Nicolas Ghesquiere still puts them in a new look to match them with the collection, the bags not have only the right size, they are also classic and fashionable.