Who Is Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga's New Creative Director?

Demna Gvasalia's history, from Margiela, to Vetements, to Balenciaga

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With Alexander Wang departing Balenciaga, it only makes sense that they're be incredible speculation about his replacement. With the announcement of Vetements' designer Demna Gvasalia ending the rampant speculation over Balenciaga's heir, only one question remains. Who exactly is Demna Gvasalia, and what is Vetements?

Considering that the fashion crowd—including Kanye West—has embraced the label's oversized, masculine take on womenswear, there's little dobut that Gvasalia is going to bring a youthful twist to the Parisian fashion house. Sure he has giant shoes to fill, but considering Gvasalia's current work (and his histories at Maison Margiela and Louis Vuitton), he's certainly up to the task. Find out Who Is Demna Gvasalia, Balenciaga's New Creative Director?

Who is Demna Gvasalia?

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What is Vetements?

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What is Gvasalia Doing at Balenciaga?

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What Does It Mean for Balenciaga?

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