Et voilà!

“Ghesquière would bring a modern creative vision to the house’s women’s collections, building on the values of refinement, savoir faire and extreme quality.” 

 “Louis Vuitton has always incarnated for me the symbol of ultimate luxury, innovation and exploration. I am very honored of the mission that I am entrusted with, and proud to join the history of this great maison. We share common values and a vision.”

When Nicholas Ghesquière left Balenciaga this time last year, the world waited with it's breath bated of news as to what the French wunderkind would do next. Well, the wait is finally over. LVMH has confirmed the appointment of  Ghesquière as it's new creative director -and with immediate effect- the designer will showcase his first collection for Vuitton in March next year. 

Ghesquière is replacing Marc Jacobs, whose 16 year tenure at the storied fashion house ended last month. 

I say it's an inspired choice as Nicholas is a visionary who would not only bring a breath of fresh air to the 160 year- old fashion house, but he would make it rock and roll cool for people to wear head-to-toe Vuitton again. 

Wang Bang Bang

The world no longer waits with its breath bated, for Alexander Wang's maiden collection for Balenciaga was unveiled amongst a small group of editors in a 'salon-style format' in Paris today. The collection composed of 34 monochromatic looks, which included painted wool, embroidered leather and shaved mink. It's a strong start for Wang, who admits to spending a lot of time researching in the Balenciaga archives. I wish Wang well for it's no mean feat to follow on the footsteps of Nicholas Ghesquiere who ruled Balenciaga for 15 awesome years. 

Ta-daaaaah!

Here's the answer to the multi-million dollar question I asked a few weeks ago. The next creative director of Balenciaga is.... 

......drrrrumrolllllllll please....

ALEXANDER WANG!!!!!!!

 

Phew!

I am personally excited to see what Alexander will bring to the storied fashion house. They couldn't have picked a better designer, in my opinion.

Big Daddy Kane

 Scottish designer Christopher Kane is rumoured to be taking on the creative director role at Balenciaga following Nicholas Ghesquière's resignation earlier this month. Kane is slated to officially start on the 1st of December. 

Sorry to be a douche, but I've never really been a fan of Kane's work. Sure, he went to Central Saint Martins (to be honest, who doesn't nowadays?!), made a bunch of clubby day- glo dresses and did some consultancy work with Donatella Versace for Versus but what could he bring to Balenciaga that he hasn't done already?

Whaaaaat?

After 15 years of stunning the fashion world with his amazing work and earning Balenciaga millions in revenue, Nicholas Ghesquiere - the genius who helped re-invent the cool label, has ended his tenure as it's Creative Director. It was a joint decision made between him and it's parent company, PPR.

'With an incomparable creative talent, Nicolas has brought to Balenciaga an artistic contribution essential to the unique influence of the house,' Francois-Henri Pinault, PPR chief executive.

With no reason given for his departure, the label insists that it was

'the fruit of a long reflection between the head of the brand and Nicolas Ghesquiere.'

Such a shame, his Spring Summer 2013 Collection was one of the most acclaimed shows during the spring fashion season as well...

So all bets are in, who will become Balenciaga's next Creative Director?