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The Newest Balenciaga Collection Features Athleisure, Archival References, and an NBA Collaboration
- Balenciaga unveiled its Fall 2026 collection, Body and Being, marking Piccioli's second season with a menswear-inclusive lineup.
- The collection integrates NBA collaborations with T-shirts, tracksuits and jackets in a sporty-luxe approach.
- Manolo Blahnik collaborated on three crystal-embellished styles for the collection.
- The line blends archival Balenciaga codes with modern athleisure, including second-skin ProBody fabrics.
- New silhouettes include sculptural peacoats, gym-appropriate ensembles, and a modernized Le City bag shape.
- The collection presents a post-quiet-luxury stance, balancing formality with ease and practicality.
- The capsule emphasizes color motifs drawn from the NBA palette—electric blue, scarlet, and white—against black.
- Piccioli stated sport is a powerful way to express values such as excellence, integrity, and respect.
- The collection includes technical fabrics and luxury detailing to merge sport with couture.
- A footwear emphasis features ballet sneakers and loafers with cushioned Lycra interiors.
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