The sweater is entirely made of chain and references chainmail armor from the 16th century. The juxtaposition between 16th century chainmail armor and modern sweater serves to alternate from Demna Gvasalia's viedo game inspired collections.
This past week, Balenciaga debuted their Couture collection under the direction of Demna Gvasalia. Although, I wasn’t necessarily in love with every piece, I feel like the little details were immaculate and each piece had the perfect amount of grace and charm that is on brand with Cristóbal’s og style. From the silk made feathers to the chainlink sweater [yes, with real chainlinks].
My favorite looks:
9, 21, 25, 29, 31, 43, 47, 56
look #9 [probably my absolute favorite, it’s giving me fluffy comforter and i'm HERE for it lmao]
look #31 [I think immediately “this is the perfect coat for a Disney villain”]
side note: I LOVE the hats featured throughout the show!
Model Suzy Parker wearing Balenciaga,and photographed for Life Magazine in Paris during the fashion shows of French Fashion for Autumn/Winter 1956/57.Life Magazine,August 1956.