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Balenciaga unveils Le City Paparazzi, featuring digitally altered early 2000s paparazzi shots of multihyphenate cultural icon Paris Hilton—alongside supermodels Claudia Schiffer, Alessandra Ambrosio, Malgosia Bela, Alek Wek, and Amber Valletta, and actress Lucy Liu—with Le City Bag seamlessly incorporated into their daily looks.   The campaign highlights Le City Bag’s enduring cultural legacy, with a stock photo–style watermark reinforcing the paparazzi concept, reimagining how these icons would have styled Le City Bag over the years.   See more about Le City Bag on balenciaga.com/lecitybag

“At Balenciaga, my career has been a dynamic evolution. I have gained valuable knowledge, refined my skills, and discovered impactful ways to grow both personally and professionally while supporting the team. For me, teamwork is key to driving success in-store.” Modou Ngom joined Balenciaga in 2019 as Sales Associate at Galeries Lafayette. He was promoted to Client Ambassador in 2023 and subsequently to Department Manager in January 2024. His progression was supported by the Balenciaga Retail Career Path, a 360° program that combines clear job descriptions with a skill matrix, a career pathway, and a learning curriculum. Guided by his managers – and driven by his own determination - Modou has excelled in each role continuously striving to learn and grow. As a Department Manager, Modou leads his team with a client-focused mindset, ensuring the achievement of both qualitative and quantitative targets are met. His practical approach, combined with a focus on team development, support his efficiency in this role. Balenciaga is committed to fostering growth and development within its teams, offering opportunities for internal mobility that empower individuals to expand their skillsets and reach their full potential. Join the House at https://lnkd.in/eyqTu6yE

On January 27, 2025, Demna was awarded the decoration of Chevalier de L’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French Minister of Culture, Rachida Dati.   Established on May 2, 1957, as a successor to the Order of Saint-Michel, the Conseil de l’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres recognizes individuals who have distinguished themselves through artistic or literary creations, or by promoting the influence of the Arts and Letters in France and around the world.

Balenciaga has expanded its presence in Thailand, opening a fifth location at Bangkok's Siam Paragon Shopping Center. The store showcases the latest collections in a 342-square-meter space that combines heritage with purpose-driven innovation, exemplifying an approach to creating immersive retail environments while emphasizing a dedication to sustainability through the House’s Raw Architecture concept by repurposing existing construction elements. Exposed concrete columns stand alongside recycled beige leather furniture and black resin flooring details, echoing the black-and-white diamond-point pattern from Cristóbal Balenciaga's original Couture salon at 10 Avenue George V.   Find out more about the new store at https://lnkd.in/eCjHfvxK

The new Balenciaga Valentine Series returns with a holiday-inspired campaign unveiling artwork on vintage-washed hoodies and t-shirts in signature oversized and small fits, displaying "Happy Valentine's Day" messages and love poems in a handwritten typeface that evokes personalized gifts. Artist Emma Alvin captures models Elena, Redon, Jay Pak, and Momo through a door viewer, carrying balloons and bouquets in a series of stills and videos that reflect the romantic essence of Valentine's Day.    Discover it now in select stores and on https://lnkd.in/gGmfb9Vk

The House's latest exploration of archetypal lifestyle footwear introduces the Balenciaga Monday Shoe. Named for its everyday versatility, this first all-leather hybrid offers a conceptual take on vintage running footwear. It delivers the worn-in feel of a well-loved favorite, merging athletic lines with a handmade aesthetic and an ultra-lightweight technical rubber sole.   Pre-launch access is now open in select stores and on balenciaga.com/mondayshoe

In celebration of the New Year of the Snake, Balenciaga launches the interactive Balenciaga Snake Game. This release seamlessly blends tradition and nostalgia by revisiting a retro game for today’s smartphone users. Accessible through digital platforms and via QR codes in select stores, the game offers top players in each region a chance to win exclusive rewards, including limited-edition handheld consoles and keychains, recalling the timeless spirit of retro games.   Play now and compete for exclusive rewards at snakegame.balenciaga.com

Balenciaga unveils new images from “This is a Balenciaga Campaign by Juergen Teller”, featuring model Akolde.   Set against the Parisian cityscape and staged among pieces from Demna's vintage furniture collection, the campaign debuts several styles among which new iterations of the signature Rodeo Top Handle Bag in grained leather. Explore the campaign now on https://lnkd.in/gqm6X-9F

Balenciaga launches its New Year Series featuring actress Zhang Xiaofei, actress and singer Yang Chaoyue, and model Bing Bing Liu. Within the intimate atmosphere of relaxed home settings, the stars are captured gazing into their mirrors as they prepare for festive celebrations. Through heartfelt voiceovers, they share uplifting reflections on anticipating good fortune, honoring Lunar New Year traditions like wearing new outfits and refreshing their homes while cherishing time with loved ones and embracing self-care, lensed in a series of stills and videos by Lucca Lutzky. Experience the full campaign at https://lnkd.in/ehZDdgFB

Balenciaga's End-Of-Year Wishes unfolds with a cross-generational cast featuring Danielle Slavik—who modeled for Cristóbal Balenciaga from 1964 to 1968—alongside friends of the house Yuri and Khadim. Set within Parisian apartments, the intimate visuals depict the models as they catch stolen moments of preparation in mirror reflections accompanied by heartfelt voiceovers that convey uplifting messages about cherishing time with loved ones, embracing self-care, and finding joy in the season, all documented through portraits and videos by Lucca Lutzky. See more about the House on balenciaga.com.