Demna Gvasalia Named New Balenciaga Artistic Director

Joanna Elizabeth

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Published October 7, 2015

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Updated March 5, 2017

Demna Gvasalia Portrait. Courtesy of Balenciaga.
Demna Gvasalia Portrait. Courtesy of Balenciaga.

Less than a week after Alexander Wang took his last bow at Balenciaga, the fashion house has announced his replacement, Demna Gvasalia, as artistic director. The Georgian designer currently designs for Paris-based brand Vetements and which is known for its street style looks that have been worn by the likes of Rihanna. Look out for Demna Gvasalia’s first Balenciaga collection next year at its fall-winter 2016 fashion show in Paris.

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