Discussion: Who Should Be The Creative Director of Balenciaga?

[Salvatore]

Well before the allegations, I thought Tisci would be perfect and still think so as he's the perfect mixture of haute couture and streetwear. I didn't really have a problem with KJ's Dior in the beginning, but then he became extremely lazy and his Fendi was drab and dreary at best. I do not want him at Balenciaga.

As for Ralph Rucci, he's just bitter and he could be using his time to mentor the next generation instead of putting people down. Although I'd hate for him to be my mentor as he seems insufferable with that ego.

 

[Kanzai]

Both Tisci and Kim Jones can just retire tbh...zzz. I doubt today people would be nostalgia about them

 

[tricotineacetat]

The prospect of what would likely be Kering’s choice vs. what would be a designer worthy to uphold the values of such a great name in fashion history makes up for such a divide that I can’t help but feel depressed about this succession.

I loved Olivier Theyskens early collections for Rochas, which could have very well be presented with had a Balenciaga label. It surprises me Patrick Van Ommeslaeghe of all the people that had collaborated with Raf Simons, did not score a job with a major fashion brand - What is he up to in 2025?

 

[Monsieur Cristobal]

Not just Demna, even Nicolas Ghesquiere got his shade lol ( and ofc little Wang ). Bro rly hates anyone at Balenciaga post Thimister. His old takes on today's couture is a bit cringe, no?

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He may sound bitter, but I had a look to Thimister's Balenciaga and found it excellent. So I thank you, R.Rucci!

Really, when you think that Cristóbal closed his house because, after May 68, there was no place for couture anymore, and that as of 2025 Balenciaga has become a brand of tshirts and sneakers, you have to come to the conclusion that something along the way has turned deeply wrong.

 

[youthinasia]

 

[Kanzai]

#LetGallianobefree.

 

[Salvatore]

I prepared myself to be disappointed anyway so bring it on ! 😂

 

[TomBlanksFullFatMiuMiu]

Don't know why but I have a feeling it's going to be Thom Browne, I hate his work though

 

[yslforever]

Don't know why but I have a feeling it's going to be Thom Browne, I hate his work though

His namesake brand is under the Zegna Group umbrella.

 

[Salvatore]

By the way, has anything Green Square ever said been true ? I don't recall them being accurate, but maybe I am wrong.

 

[chalayan]

it's probably pieter mulier.

 

[PDFSD]

it's probably pieter mulier.

or kim jones ......or some demna copy as the group Ceo loves to do the temu version of the successful designers before lol

 

[Lola701]

I don’t expect someone currently in position to take over. Maybe I’m wrong but I can see them either hire a buzz-worthy young talent that will bring a conversation, much like they did with Demna or take an experienced voice.

Maybe this will be Martine Rose ultimate calling. I bet someone there must be pressing them about hiring a woman at the helm of one the house of the group. With Gucci, YSL and McQueen out of the equation, it may be the moment.

 

[LadyJunon]

I don’t expect someone currently in position to take over. Maybe I’m wrong but I can see them either hire a buzz-worthy young talent that will bring a conversation, much like they did with Demna or take an experienced voice.

Maybe this will be Martine Rose ultimate calling. I bet someone there must be pressing them about hiring a woman at the helm of one the house of the group. With Gucci, YSL and McQueen out of the equation, it may be the moment.

If Martin Rose takes over, I will actively start praying for Kering's downfall.

 

[chalayan]

Maybe this will be Martine Rose ultimate calling. I bet someone there must be pressing them about hiring a woman at the helm of one the house of the group. With Gucci, YSL and McQueen out of the equation, it may be the moment.

she's not even in consideration, and for good reason.

 

[Lola701]

she's not even in consideration, and for good reason.

Maybe the Hodakova girl then.
I don’t know…I’m thinking from a corporate politics stand point. Maybe they will actually make a challenging and controversial choice.

I can’t really say that I’m interested by what’s going on regarding Kering brands and affiliated (Valentino).

 

[IndigoHomme]

Or take an experienced voice.

Can Kering afford to pay a star designer? If it could, it wouldn't have appointed second-tier designers (Ancora Boy and Sean McGirr) as creative directors. Kering's crisis is evident in its preference for spending less on second-tier (and third-tier) designers than hiring design rockstars who are now free agents.

 

[IndigoHomme]

Whoever, we can always trust in Ralph Rucci