When I heard that Jennifer Connelly was on 'Live With Regis & Kelly' , I was extremely ecstatic. So much so, I was glued to my T.V. waiting for her appearance. Mainly because I knew that the actress would wear Balenciaga . When she wasn't wearing the brand on the show, I sadly continued watching the interview. Little did I know that Jennifer would fulfill my dreams. At the New York Premiere of "The Day The Earth Stood Still" , Jennifer stepped onto the red carpet in a Balenciaga Spring 2009... Read Full Story
According to Style.com 's Sarah Mower, Nicolas Ghesquière commented during his Balenciaga show in Paris yesterday that one of the models looked like a solar panel. And that was the point. Well, not to create clothes that resemble alternative sources of heating, but rather to explore "matte and shine, playing with textures to see how they reflect or absorb light." Ghesquière has the fashion editors falling at his feet thanks to his genius with fabrics and his ability to implement new... Read Full Story
I first read the wo rds Nicolas Ghesquière about eight years ago. The context in which my eyes skimmed that name is quite…unique. I loved reading Internet soap operas at the time. There happened to be web drama title “A Lovely Light,” which took place in bitchy Hollywood, with actors who were up-and-coming and socialites who were fighting the aging process. In any case, the author of this web drama (I forget her name) named dropped various designers, and the name Nicolas Ghesquière was one... Read Full Story
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When the great Cristobal Balenciaga closed the doors of his couture house in 1968 he lamented, “There is no one left worth dressing.” For decades the house lay dormant until 26-year-old Frenchman Nicolas Ghesquiere was appointed creative director of Balenciaga in 1997 after the departure of Josephus Thimister.
Since 1995, Ghesquiere had quietly freelanced for Balenciaga’s licences. Three years... Read Full Story
I was walking through Forum Shops at Caesars Palace on Tuesday when I remember seeing a coming soon sign a couple of months back for Balenciaga . They recently opened so I popped in for a visit. I must say the best thing to happen to Balenciaga besides the founder Cristobal Balenciaga is Nicolas Ghesquière . He single handedly put Balenciaga on the mainstream fashion map with his iconic Motorcycle Bag and avant-garde collections that never cease to attract a slew of media attention. Upon... Read Full Story
Remember these lego-colored pumps and the futuristic robot leggings from Balenciaga’s spring and winter 2007 collections? With Nicolas Ghesquière, the creative director of Balenciaga, you can always expect really interesting if not wearable footwear (unless you are Beyonce or one of the Olsen twins).
At the Spring 2008 show, Ghesquière did not disappoint. To you, I present the knee high gladiator sandals with a touch of Native American pattern woven in. The flowery runway carpet only... Read Full Story
Two years ago, Bal enciaga ushered in the wave of floral dresses with bulbous skirts and cinched waists. Ever the trend-setter, Nicolas Ghesquière has quite likely done it again. If what he created for Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2010 show is any indication, a harder, tougher aesthetic is what we can expect to see on the racks of high-end department stores and smaller, mall stores. Next year promises to be full of sleek leather and black fabric, a marked contrast from the florals and soft... Read Full Story
The YSL Trib Two shoe is no doubt the most worn shoe of the season, but when everyone from Kourtney Kardashian to Lily Allen starts wearing them, they start to lose their sparkle. Another popular shoe, that has not lost any of its sparkle, are the Balenciaga Fall 2008 pointy stilettos and boots. The futuristic pointy silver/grey/white stiletto is very sexy and looks great with any ensemble. What you may not know is that the shoes are actually designed by Pierre Hardy for his friend and... Read Full Story
Balenciaga ’s runway shoes always leave me with extreme feelings - I either love the shoes or hate them, it’s never a lukewarm reception. To understand why, just have a look at this compilation shirt of 9 Balenciaga runway shoes.
Some of the shoes Nicolas Ghesquière sends down the runway are downright hideous, like that lego colored shoe that Beyonce seems to favor. Others are sheer genius (love the bottom 4 futuristic shoes). For the spring 2010 season , these Balenciaga soles were... Read Full Story
The House of Balenciaga is rich in history. Founder Cristóbal Balenciaga was once described by Christian Dior as "the master of us all." Balenciaga is clothes for real women in the real world. Styles are severely tailored and flattering to the wearer. Nicolas Ghesquière love affair with the house began in the early nineties but his love for design began much younger. Ghesquière grew up in Loudun, a small town in France. At the age of 14 he got an internship with designer Agnès B. and by the... Read Full Story
