A
look back at the designer's career
Today
(5 November) it was announced that designer Nicolas Ghesquière will leave his
post as creative director of French fashion label Balenciaga on November 30.
The
iconic couture house, founded in 1914 by Spaniard Cristobel Balenciaga, was
transformed when Nicolas Ghesquière took the reigns in 1997, aged just 25. His
innovative designs, from high-collared jackets to slim-line trousers and the
Lariat bag attracted a legion of famous fans, including Chloe Sevigny who once
admitted “I do worship Balenciaga pants” in an interview.
There's
no word as yet as to where Nicholas is headed next - or who will be replacing
him at Balenciaga, but in a statement from the house it was confirmed the
decision was a joint one, and François-Henri Pinault, Chairman and Chief
Executive of PPR, said that "Nicolas has brought to Balenciaga an artistic
contribution essential to the unique influence of the house”.
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