Balenciaga Spring 2019 May Be Demna Gvasalia's Most Restrained Collection Yet

Compared to the gargantuan layers of Fall 2018 and Spring/Summer 2018's triple-layered pants, Balenciaga's Spring 2019 show was relatively understated. Of course, Demna Gvasalia's idea of conventional clothing includes immense shoulder pads, fleece turtleneck dresses and faded velvet pants. Exaggerated shoulders have been one of the house's signature looks since Gvasalia took over Balenciaga's creative direction, and they returned in full force. Corset-laced leather jackets, single-breasted wool...