Here’s Who Our Forum Members Think Should Be the Next Balenciaga Creative Director…

You might not need reminding that Balenciaga is without a creative director, and an announcement of a new visionary for the Paris-based fashion house is imminent. In March (following the not-so-unexpected exit of Sabato De Sarno at Gucci), Demna ultimately became Gucci creative director. As a result, the Georgian designer leaves his post at Balenciaga, scheduled to present his final collection in July during Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week. Previous creative directors of Balenciaga (founded in 1917 by Cristóbal Balenciaga) include Michel Goma (1987-1992), Josephus Thimister (1992-1997) Nicolas Ghesquière (1997-2012), and Alexander Wang (2013-2015). Currently without a job within the world of fashion are John Galliano, Hedi Slimane, Pierpaolo Piccioli, Kim Jones – the list goes on. Who will be the next Balenciaga creative director is the question on everyone’s lips.

“Galliano x Balenciaga would be nice if we could get the fresh and dynamic Galliano from Dior early 2000s. No one really wants the autopilot burnout Galliano from the early 2010s.” [FashionPower]

“Seriously speaking, it has to be Daniel [Roseberry]. It’s a perfect match. Just imagining what he would cook up with the archives is already making me dream. Make Balenciaga Great Again!” [Marc10]

“Pieter Mulier for Balenciaga would be fantastic!” [cheapthrills]

“Give me Pierpaolo Piccioli and I’ll be happy. However, seeing Roseberry and Mulier I wouldn’t be disappointed.” [fashionlov]

“I want Claire Waight Keller for Balenciaga. She was done so dirty by Givenchy and LMVH, but we still have her to thank for one of the best HC shows of the past decade or so (not that there’s been a lot of competition).” [fruitdots]

“Please let it be someone who can respect the craft of couture and make us dream again. I can’t stand the disgusting streetwear that the brand has become known for.” [IsabelMarantBoy]

“I can only see Kanye taking over with the current direction they are going…” [GreyVetiver]

“I really don’t care who goes where by now. I am so tired.” [Salvatore]

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