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DEMNA PRESENTS FINAL READY-TO-WEAR AT BALENCIAGA

Demna concludes his decade at Balenciaga with Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection, combining 35 previous shows into final ready-to-wear presentation.

image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
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image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
Balenciaga
image about fashion designer Demna's final ready-to-wear collection for Balenciaga. The Spring 2026 "Exactitudes" collection combines elements from his 35 previous shows during his ten-year tenure. During his leadership, Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion. The designer will present one final couture collection in July before departing the fashion house.
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Summary

  • Designer concludes decade-long tenure with Spring 2026 collection titled "Exactitudes"
  • Collection combines elements from 35 previous shows with new pieces and personal wardrobe items
  • Balenciaga's revenue grew from $400 million to $2 billion during Demna's leadership

The creative director's last ready-to-wear presentation for the Spanish fashion house has arrived. Demna's Spring 2026 collection, named "Exactitudes", serves as a retrospective examination of the design elements that characterized his ten-year period at Balenciaga.

The collection draws its name from photographers Ari Versluis and Ellie Uyttenbroek's documentary project, reflecting Demna's analytical method of studying fashion and social dress patterns. This approach has remained central to his work throughout his time at the house.

Demna explained his concept: "This collection embodies the multitude of design codes that have been part of my creative vision and research on fashion at Balenciaga for a decade. It combines pieces from 35 different collections with new pieces and garments from my personal wardrobe, representing the volumes, silhouettes, and attitudes that have defined my vision and my questioning of the contemporary wardrobe, what people actually wear, how they wear it, and what the fine line is between luxury and fashion".

The presentation features recurring elements from Demna's tenure: oversized outerwear with sculptural qualities, evening wear with architectural construction, tailoring with exaggerated shoulder lines, street-influenced pieces, the brand's signature sock-style footwear, and handbags in substantial proportions.

Under Demna's direction, Balenciaga's business performance shifted considerably. The house's annual revenue expanded from $400 million to $2 billion during his leadership. His fashion presentations became known for their theatrical environments - from artificial weather effects to unconventional venue choices like trading floors.

These shows typically attracted diverse audiences, extending beyond traditional luxury fashion consumers to include wellness enthusiasts and athletic wear customers. This broader appeal contributed to establishing a business model that other designers have since adopted.

The designer's influence extended beyond commercial success. His presentations consistently generated discussion within the fashion industry and among general consumers, often becoming focal points during fashion week periods.

Demna addressed his departure in a statement: "Moving on to the next chapter, this is my tribute to the creative research and work that me and my teams have done for the past 10 years. It is also my love letter to the most loyal and fashion forward audience that we have built around the house and connected with in this creative process".

He closed with: "Thank you and love forever".

The Spring 2026 ready-to-wear collection represents the conclusion of Demna's work in this category for Balenciaga. The designer will present one final couture collection for the house in July before his departure.

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Eric Grischott

Eric Grischott

Born in Groningen in 1991, Eric Grischott is a linguist with a deep-rooted passion for art, music, and fashion. His academic journey led him to graduate in languages, further enriching his linguistic prowess. His thirst for knowledge and cultural immersion took him abroad, where he gained invaluable experience and insights. Eric’s linguistic expertise is not confined to just theory. He has honed his skills in French and German through specialized DELF and DELE courses, demonstrating his commitment to mastering these languages. His passions extend beyond languages, encompassing the creative realms of art, the rhythmic world of music, and the dynamic sphere of fashion.