Forum Members Review the Final Balenciaga Haute Couture Collection From Demna

We genuinely do not know where you’ve been if you weren’t already aware that Demna had succeeded Sabato De Sarno at Gucci. Today, on day three of Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week, the Georgian designer presented his final Balenciaga collection before taking up the mantle at Gucci. Staged within the historic Balenciaga couture salons on Avenue George V, names like Nicole Kidman, Cardi B, and Katy Perry were in attendance as Demna bid farewell to the label founded in 1919 by Cristóbal Balenciaga. In true Demna fashion, the runway was equally stacked with A-list talent (including brand ambassadors Kim Kardashian and Isabelle Huppert). To a soundtrack of all the names of his colleagues and collaborators, the cast emerged from backstage sporting a collection that felt like a concluding retrospective of the past decade.

“It was rather pathetic. Isabelle looked diabolical.” [Avonlea]

“So stiff and rigid. Thank you Demna, you won’t be missed at the house of Balenciaga! Bye Felicia!” [Mrs.T]

“I understand he probably wanted to do a bit of retrospective for this collection, but… I wanted him to go out with a bang! A new more extreme vision for couture that would leave me restless for his Gucci. This looks like everything was already said and done.” [RosesAreRed]

“Dreadfully anti-climatic. There were some interesting techniques and constructions but nothing came together exceptionally with most of the looks boring and trite. A torturous tenure ended in a whimper.” [VogueDisciple93]

“Um… No. Really, I think I’ve seen this collection several times. I won’t miss it.” [fashionlov]

“Loved the collection and presentation. Bravo!” [MModa]

“His influence on fashion can’t be denied, and even if I checked out of Balenciaga a long time ago, I will always remember his first collection.” [Lola701]

See all the looks from the Balenciaga Haute Couture Fall 2025 collection and join the conversation, here.