Renowned for his mastery of volumes, he stood out throughout his career by introducing signature silhouettes. Called "the master of us all" by Christian Dior and recognized by Coco Chanel as the best couturier in the world, Cristobal Balenciaga infused all of his women's designs with a healthy dose of inventiveness and boldness. Founded in 1917 by Cristobal Balenciaga, the house of the same name is known worldwide for its avant-garde pieces, which combine outstanding craftsmanship, originality and versatility. Balenciaga's best-sellers for women are trendy and iconic. This story first appeared on Lifestyle Asia Singapore.Tracks sneakers, Hourglass bag, Square Knife leather pumps, City tote bag, Neo Classic wallet. Shop the collection at Gucci Marina Bay Sands. As for the piece that’s the easiest to show off on Instagram? That honour goes to the Gucci x Balenciaga chain necklace, dangling with charms shaped after both brands’ logos. And the Jackie 1961 bag with its all-over Balenciaga logo pattern should be probably be renamed Jackie 2061 for its futuristic look. There are other must-haves that mirror Balenciaga’s sense of cool, like a pair of skin-tight ankle boots (another staple of Kardashian’s), now remixed with the GG monogram. ( Miley Cyrus is already a fan.) The bestselling Triple S sneakers have also received the same colourful treatment, making them a grail-worthy pair. Logo chain necklace (Photo credit: Gucci)įor his half of The Hacker Project, Gucci’s Alessandro Michele injected a dose of the Italian luxury brand’s heritage into Balenciaga’s trendiest items.Ĭase in point: the Hourglass bag, loved by Kim Kardashian and Hailey Bieber, now comes in a floral print that first appeared on a Gucci silk scarf commissioned for Princess Grace Kelly in the ’60s. Shop the collection at Balenciaga Paragon. More Gvasalia than Gucci, these items are available in black and grey colourways that would pair well with your Balenciaga sneakers. The BB monogram also appears on items that Balenciaga die-hards already consider staples, like a cap and a reversible scarf.
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It’s a trick that Gvasalia has pulled countless of times, reworking logos from Gap and even US presidential candidate Bernie Sanders’ campaign. The best part of the “BB” monogram is that it isn’t immediately obvious, and in fact looks like the Gucci original at first glance. Gleaming with a double-B buckle, the Hacker BB Belt is one of the most wearable pieces from the collection and best sums up the the adage, “if you know, you know.”įor your next holiday, why not pack your stuff in the Hacker Graffiti duffle bag, which sports an edgy, spray-painted façade? It’s one of the many bags that show off the Balenciaga-fied Gucci monogram canvas, with another notable design being the French fashion brand’s version of the Jackie 1961 hobo bag. If you’ve grown tired of your Gucci double-G buckle belt, consider Gvasalia’s spin on the cult accessory. Hacker allover logo macro scarf in cashmere wool (S$850) (Photo credit: Balenciaga) Below, we highlight the best limited-edition pieces to get your hands on, and where to do so. Creative director Demna Gvasalia tweaked an array of bags and accessories in Gucci’s iconic GG monogram canvas with its own double-B logo, as well as a graffiti-ed slogan inspired by the Surrealist artist René Magritte: “This Is Not A Gucci Bag.”īoth collections are now out in stores. The Hacker Project continued in Balenciaga’s Spring/Summer 2022 collection. Amidst equestrian-inspired ensembles and Gucci 100 merchandise, designer Alessandro Michele also introduced an array of Gucci signatures branded with the Balenciaga logo, as well as his colourful takes on the Hourglass bag and Triple S sneakers.
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We got our first look at the creative venture in April, when Gucci unveiled its 100th anniversary “ Aria” collection. But its far from just a collaboration, but rather what each house has themed as The Hacker Project. Arguably, the Gucci x Balenciaga crossover is the fashion world’s biggest crossover so far.