In a poetic close to his decade-long journey at Balenciaga, Demna presents a couture collection that feels both deeply personal and boldly architectural. Photographed across Paris – the city where his fashion path began, this collection pays an ode to Cristóbal Balenciaga’s legacy with a modernist vision that rejects the ballroom’s boundaries.

Sculptural yet reductive, the garments highlight comfort and construction in equal measure. From “comfortable” corsetry that sculpts the exaggerated hourglass, to the lightest car coat and reimagined business blousons, every piece is meticulously crafted yet unburdened by excess.

The collection draws from the codes of La Bourgeoisie, elevating severe tailoring with tulip lapels and high, Medici-inspired necklines. Homage meets innovation as 300 km of tufted embroidery creates trompe-l'œil corduroy trousers, and Elizabeth Taylor’s glamour comes alive through custom diamond jewelry and a feathered “mink” coat worn by Kim Kardashian.

The finale – a seamless Guipure lace gown molded with millinery technique – embodies Demna’s vision: a pure, sculptural couture piece, rooted in artistry, not artifice.

Heritage nods abound, from a recreated 1967 Danielle suit to sequined florals inspired by a grandmother’s kitchen tablecloth. Accessories become intimate statements: logos are replaced with names of wearers, while fans, brooches and sneakers are crafted with archival and atelier debris.

This farewell is not just fashion; it’s a love letter to the craft, the team and a future where couture redefines itself beyond silhouettes, toward soul.