For Balenciaga's haute couture 2021 collection Demna Gvasalia honored Cristobal Balenciaga's love for hats. To do that he worked with Irish award-winning Haute Couture milliner Philip Treacy. Treacy's eye-catching hats have been worn by celebrites like Dutchess of Cornwell, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Sarah Jessica Parker and many more.
In 1991, aged 23, Treacy got his "big break" when asked by Karl Lagerfeld to come to the Chanel showrooms in Paris for what was to be the start of a long-term working relationship. In this collection Gvasalia kept in mind the young audience but maintained Cristobal Balenciaga's extravagance.
Known for his signature lace-up leather brief, the former Balmain embellishment expert launched his label in 2017 and has captured industry attention for his exploration of sex and sexuality through clothing.