The Balenciaga Resort 2026 collection embodies the multitude of design codes that have been part of Demna’s creative vision and research on fashion at the House for a decade. It represents the volumes, silhouettes, and attitudes that have defined his vision and my questioning of the contemporary wardrobe.

“Working on this collection felt like a homecoming after all these years, a very formidable experience of love for fashion and dressmaking,” said Demna.

The former designer wanted to capture and celebrate by creating the Balenciaga “archetypes”— the people, the silhouettes, the vibes and the ideas that have all been fundamental in his work for this amazing house. It is also his love letter to the most loyal and fashion forward audience that we have built around the house and connected with in this creative process.

In the days leading up to his last couture show for the house, there will be Balenciaga by Demna, a resumé exhibition curated by me that will showcase some of the most important elements that define his creative vision for this house developed and refined over the last decade.