As collaborations become the heart of fashion’s existence today, how do we keep the industry fresh and impactful while moving forward?

Demna Gvasalia ascended the throne at Balenciaga on the crest of the Vetements wave. Having co-founded the radical Parisian label famous for its counter-culture, anti-fashion clothes, he is the designer on everyone’s lips. Gvasalia also extended Vetements’ discourse on the relationship between clothing and attitude to his debut at Balenciaga. The difference? He spun that discussion around the body with a precise, tailored finesse. Determined to translate Cristóbal Balenciaga’s architectural leanings for this millennium, Gvasalia conceived a passage of skirtsuits that moulded the wearer’s silhouette into a gentle, undulating curve, much like how the master couturier’s elegant bell or cocoon-shaped creations gave women their regal posture during the ’50s. Gvasalia then opened up utilitarian anoraks, puffer jackets and oversized shirts at the shoulders, elevating their street-smart sensibilities through the graceful lens of couture.