Balenciaga "Hard Couture" Is High Fashion's Alter Ego

Demna is the antithesis of tradition, seldom sticking to the antiquated rules of high fashion so that he, under the subversive umbrella of Balenciaga, can re-write the rule book. This could not be truer for Balenciaga's 51st Couture show, which debuted at the original salon of Cristobal Balenciaga -- the same venue as last year's Couture show, marking Balenciaga's return to the calendar.Balenciaga (under Demna) is now two Couture shows down, which in itself is a momentous achievement, considerin...