Cardi B's electric fashion sense took center stage at Balenciaga's Fall 2024 Fashion Show, as she confidently strutted down the makeshift runway in a stunning blue coat, adorned with diamonds and a long ponytail. Her exhilaration was palpable as she celebrated her runway debut for the luxury fashion brand on Instagram.
Balenciaga's groundbreaking Pre-Fall collection for 2024 bore witness to a harmonious blend of activewear and everyday style. The collection showcased a variety of looks, including layered "New Grunge" ensembles and structured evening gowns, all embodying the spirit of trending grunge, high-quality everyday wear, and iconic silhouettes.
Cardi B, who is renowned for her exquisite Haute Couture and bold fashion statements, such as her Vintage-Austern at the Grammy Awards 2019, was lauded by Vogue's editor-in-chief, Anna Wintour, for her burgundy Thom Browne dress at the Met Gala in 2024.
The bold, shoulderless fur coat that Cardi B modeled during the show is a part of Balenciaga's Pre-Fall collection, priced at $7,950. The collection also offers a mix of fresh looks, including relaxed, multi-layered "New Grunge" pieces and structured evening gowns, as well as activewear additions like shorts, bodysuits, and leggings. The collection is inspired by the "Jersey Section," which takes cues from '00s velour fitness wear.
Balenciaga's advertising copy describes the collection as an interpretation of Los Angeles' fashion codes through a filmic, character-driven lens. The versatile looks cater to activities like jogging, yoga, and fitness classes while also providing options for a Hollywood night out in a Cristóbal Balenciaga-inspired dress.
Balenciaga has faced controversy in the past with two problematic marketing campaigns. In November 2024, creative director Demna Gvasalia apologized for a controversial ad that featured a child with a teddy bear in fetters. The following month, images from the shoot for Balenciaga's Spring 2025 campaign were discovered to contain documents pertaining to the 2008 Supreme Court ruling on child pornography. The fashion house distanced itself from the images and announced plans to sue the production company behind the shoot, although the lawsuit later fell through.
Despite the controversy, celebrities like Kim Kardashian and Kendall Jenner were in attendance at Balenciaga's Fall 2024 Fashion Show, where Kim posed for photos with her sister.
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