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Balenciaga's Winter 26: Shadow and Light Collide
28 Aug
Summary
- Campaign "Clair-Obscur" features dramatic contrast.
- Collection draws inspiration from High Renaissance painting.
- Outerwear boasts high collars and rounded shoulders.
Balenciaga unveils its Winter 26 campaign, "Clair-Obscur," a striking collection characterized by dramatic contrasts in light and shadow, inspired by fine art techniques and High Renaissance painting.
The campaign, lensed by Robin Galiegue, features models Anok Yai, Dara Gueye, and Liu Wen. Creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli aimed to blend Balenciaga's sculptural heritage with a sense of human tenderness and unexpected color splashes.
Key pieces include outerwear with high collars and rounded shoulders, crafted from materials like leather, shearling, and satin silks. The collection reimagines historical Balenciaga codes for contemporary wearers, offering sharp-edged and draped silhouettes.
Accompanying the apparel are reworked house accessories such as the Hourglass Avenue Bag and the Midnight City Mule, all available now.
