I’m ending the label roundups with Balenciaga, whose M.O. for the night was the reinterpretation of archival couture pieces, which was first displayed by Nicole Kidman in her gown inspired by the 1950s.
Each brand ambassador wore a custom Balenciaga gown which reflected a decade in the label’s history.
At first glance you might be inclined to think that Michelle Yeoh was wrapped in 100m of aluminium kitchen foil, which is kind of right, as this the designer used innovative silver aluminum-overlayed material that was crinkled and rearranged to be inspired by Cristóbal Balenciaga’s 1940s ballroom gowns.
I would have loved a new silhouette from Isabelle Huppert, as this felt a bit déjà vu.
Her Balenciaga pearl gown was inspired by a 1930 Callot Sœurs wedding dress, with the era reflected through the vintage effect of the fabric which underwent a distressing process.
The aim of this look was to reflect Isabelle Huppert’s great-grandmother’s era.
The scalloped train stood at 14.5-foot long.
Styled by Jonathan Huguet.
Naomi Watts mixed new with old, as her Balenciaga crystal-embroidered lace dress from the Spring 2024 collection, was accented with a padded stole crafted from an upcycled vintage black lace tablecloth, which has been inspired an archival piece from Balenciaga’s Spring 1961 collection.
White opera gloves and black Balenciaga Pantashoes completed her look along with a veil.
Styled by Jeanann Williams.
Rachel Sennott’s Balenciaga gown was created from an aged corset and upcycled sequin-embroidered dresses which celebrated the labels sustainable efforts.
This gown had the most authentic vintage feel, but I preferred the fresh reimaging of the other looks.
Balenciaga have a thing for foil dresses it seems.
Serena Williams, who was in attendance as a friend of the house, was a gilded goddess in gold.
This was not only flattering, but beautifully styled.
Styled by Kesha Mcleod.
In lieu of the theme, Michael Shannon paired his classic Balenciaga tuxedo with a cheeky Balenciaga potato chips bag.
This is hardly new as Anya Hindmarch was the originator of the Crisp Packet clutch.
A Vacheron Constantin Historiques American 1921 timepiece completed his look.
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