Parisian fashion giant, Balenciaga led by visionary of Demna Gvasalia, teamed up with Mr Porter (menswear) Net-a-Porter (womenswear) to launch an exclusive easy-to-wear capsule collection. Focussing mainly on outerwear and sweaters, Mr Porter’s collection will consist of 34 unique items, many embroidered with the newly-iconic “BB Mode” logo.
Net-a-Porter’s offering will include 53 pieces, ranging from jersey tees and hoodies, to printed woven shirts and dresses plus outerwear and denim including two jean styles and a jacket.
Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter and Balenciaga
Key accessories include quilted aluminium bags with chain straps, the cult Knife bootie and the Speed sneaker in a grey colourway.
The iconic Pantashoe (a surprisingly popular shoe-come-trousers creation) will be available in an exclusive cobalt blue with a striking metal chain print.
“The exclusive collection for NET-A-PORTER and MR PORTER creates a complete wardrobe of Balenciaga styles known from previous seasons,” says Gvasalia in a statement. “We have redesigned this selection of styles for women and men in new and special fabrics and dedicated colors.”
Net-a-Porter and Mr Porter and Balenciaga
Preceding the collection’s official launch date of January 22 on Mr Porter and Net-a-Porter, the accompanying campaign was shot in the London headquarters of the storied e-commerce platform. Lensman Johnny Dufort features staff members across both businesses showcasing the wares in a more corporate setting, aligning with last year’s big trend of redefined office dress codes.
