After three years at the French fashion house, Alexander Wang took his final bow as Balenciaga’s creative director. The Balenciaga Spring 2016 ready-to-wear collection was in line with the season’s sleepwear trend, offering ruffled and ruched slip dresses; romantic lace silhouettes; bralette details; and relaxed linen pants in a creamy, off-white palette.
Founder: Cristóbal Balenciaga
Owner: Kering
Designer: Alexander Wang, 2012
Year Established: 1937
Spring 2016 Inspiration: Lingerie
Star Pieces: A midriff baring dress with a bra bodice detail and cascading ruffles; and a silk midi dress with ruched bralette and oversized yoke that extends to the shoulders.
The Middle Eastern Sale: The no fuss, little white dresses in lightweight materials deliver a fresh spin on this summertime staple.
