Forum Members Criticize Balenciaga Fall 2026 Collection as Boring and Uninspired As night fell over Paris on day six of Paris Fashion Week, Pierpaolo Piccioli unveiled his second collection as Balenciaga’s creative director. The former Valentino designer, who took over the role in May 2025 following Demna’s departure from the brand, presented a lineup that emphasized architectural elements and futuristic aesthetics. The show, titled “ClairObscur,” was staged in collaboration with filmmaker Sam Levinson, featuring scenes from the upcoming third season of his series Euphoria. Models walked the runway in structured coats, draped dresses paired with leather opera gloves, chunky sneakers, crystallized sunglasses, and the iconic Rodeo and City handbags. The collection was positioned as a showcase of Balenciaga’s storied heritage, blending structured silhouettes with avant-garde details. Attendees such as Naomi Watts, Lori Harvey, and Winona Ryder witnessed the Balenciaga x Euphoria crossover, with the venue designed to mirror the series’ thematic tone. The presentation highlighted the brand’s focus on architectural precision, with garments that leaned into sharp lines and exaggerated proportions. However, the collection faced immediate backlash from fashion critics and forum members, who described it as uninspired and derivative. Reactions from theFashionSpot’s forum members were overwhelmingly negative, with many calling the collection “pedestrian” and “boring.” One user wrote, “This is probably one of the worst collections of all times shown at a big maison. Left me speechless.” Another criticized the lack of originality, stating, “He has nothing to say. And why is he referencing Demna’s clothes? Move on. Better, move OUT.#balenciaga #pierpaolo_piccioli #sam_levinson #euphoria #paris_fashion_week
