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Balenciaga’s Fall 2026: “Body and Being” Explores the Art of Movement
Balenciaga unveiled its Fall 2026 collection, “Body and Being”, under Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The season explores the relationship between clothing and the human form, referencing Cristóbal Balenciaga, while interpreting it through sportswear and technical fabrics. The collection is a mix of tailored and athletic elements, introducing Piccioli’s first menswear for the brand, and features a notable collaboration with NBA and Manolo Blahnik.
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Piccioli approached luxury with an emphasis on comfort and ease. This approach is reflected across the collection, which moves between tailored streetwear, technical pieces, sports-influenced looks, and evening wear, including a modern techno ballgown.
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Menswear centers on structure and refinement within a modern wardrobe. Piccioli takes inspiration from garments his predecessor Cristóbal Balenciaga designed for himself, transforming them into contemporary form. Cashmere capes and car coats in neo gazar mix formal tailoring and everyday dressing, while sportswear elements are layered into classic pieces, marking a new direction for the house.
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The Balenciaga woman emphasizes presence and individuality, according to the house. For Fall 2026, classic elements of feminine fashion were reworked into everyday dressing, with details such as opera gloves, draped hats, and heeled shoes. These touches are styled alongside streetwear and sports pieces, creating contrast and balance. Familiar Balenciaga style returns in materials like leather and sweatshirt fabrics, enhancing the craftsmanship across womenswear and menswear.
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The collaboration with the NBA pinpointed the influence of sport, movement, and collective culture on the season. It connects basketball aesthetics with the house’s established design codes, extending into ready-to-wear, accessories, and footwear. Accessories were updated versions of the Le City bag in a more streamlined shape, alongside the introduction of Le 7, a new top-handle design with a zippered interior. Footwear includes cushioned loafers, foldable ballet sneakers, and lightweight athletic styles, inspired by athletic footwear. The offering is rounded out with lifestyle pieces, including a Balenciaga fitness mat.
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The Fall 2026 lookbook captures a cast of actors, musicians, and models as they move through daily life, wearing the collection’s pieces in real-world settings; sculptural outerwear, layered sportswear, and hybrid outfits. The overall collection takes inspiration from the house’s past ideas, reworked into something modern and fresh.
Hailey Bieber’s love for denim has led to a collaboration with Gap, introducing a limited-edition collection inspired by her personal style and ’90s fashion. The collection, called “The Hailey Jean,”will launch on July 16 and it features two denim silhouettes: the Extra Baggy Jean and the Low Rise Loose Jean.
The collection was inspired by the vintage Gap jeans Bieber has often been seen wearing, as well as her love for the simplicity of ’90s dressing. Each style comes in three different washes. It also includes personalized details like a “1996” branding on the hardware and back patches, referencing her birth year, as well as her signature printed inside the pocket lining.
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During an official press release, Bieber explained the collaboration came naturally because Gap has always been part of her wardrobe. “Gap has been a part of my wardrobe since I was a kid, so this came together very organically,” she said. She also explained that the collection was influenced by the way people dressed in the ’90s, adding, “There was something so effortless about that era and the way people wore denim. We wanted the campaign and the collection to capture that same feeling in a way that felt modern, nostalgic and personal.”
The model and entrepreneur worked with Gap on the design process, focusing on the fit, proportions, and washes of each pair. The collection features two jean styles available in six washes made from 100% cotton rigid denim, with the jeans retailing for $89.
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The campaign, photographed by Mario Sorrenti and styled by Alastair McKimm, pays tribute to Gap’s ’90s advertising era. Bieber appears in the campaign wearing the new denim styles paired with classic Gap T-shirts. Directed by Charlie Di Placido, she was seen in a recreated ’90s bedroom setting with The Cranberries’ song “Linger” as the soundtrack.
Bieber also shared that fit and wash are the most important things she looks for when choosing jeans. When asked how she plans to style The Hailey Jean, she revealed that she has been pairing them with a long-sleeved oversized white shirt and a small heeled sandal for summer. For the colder months, she said she would style them with a flat shoe or loafer.
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Announcing the news, Rousteing described joining Rabanne as “a tremendous honour,” paying tribute to founder Paco Rabanne’s pioneering vision and acknowledging the creative foundation established by Dossena. He said he looks forward to building on the house’s rich heritage while contributing his own perspective to its future.
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His debut collection for Rabanne is scheduled to be unveiled during Paris Fashion Week in March 2027, offering the first glimpse of how he intends to reinterpret one of France’s most distinctive fashion.
The heat wave in Paris might have been overwhelming, but it didn’t stop guests from bringing their best. Fashion on the streets mirrored what was happening on the runways, with guests wearing similar textures, shapes and details.
Haute Couture Week, which takes place twice a year, remains one of the most exclusive events in fashion, with only designers approved by the Fédération de la Haute Couture et de la Mode (FHCM) invited to present their collections. This season’s schedule included brands like Schiaparelli, Chanel, Dior, Viktor & Rolf, Iris Van Herpen, and Robert Wun, alongside newer additions like Standing Ground and Manish Malhotra. While some houses like Maison Margiela were absent, the week still delivered powerful presentations.
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Gigi Hadid
Throughout the week, designers unveiled collections filled with hand-stitched elements and bold textures. Gigi Hadid also made an impression on the runway in a black feather cocoon look, which offered a sense of ease in the middle of the heat.
But what happened outside the shows was just as interesting. Despite the hot temperatures, guests stepped out in variety of looks. From A-list names like Cynthia Erivo to Teyana Taylor, the streets of Paris turned into a second runway.
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Emma Corrin at the Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026-2027 show
Emma Corrin arrived in a sculptural feathered jacket that felt ethereal. The piece featured a high neck covered in feathers that rose up toward the ears, with sharp, pointed details at the chest.
As Paris Haute Couture Week Fall/Winter 2026-2027 comes to a close, these are some of the best street style moments seen among celebrities so far.
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Teyana Taylor at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Naomi Watts at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Cynthia Erivo at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Giveon at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Sabrina Carpenter at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Lily Collins at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Hudson Williams at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Shailene Woodley at the Balenciaga fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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Nick & Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the Dior fashion show as part of Paris Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2026
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