First off, let’s talk about Nicole Kidman. That dress she wore? The one that’s supposed to be a re-imagining of some 1950s Balenciaga Couture situation? Yeah, custom-made. Balenciaga doing their thing, but *specifically* for her. I mean, good for her, right? Though, not gonna lie, sometimes I wonder if these celebrities even *like* the stuff they wear, or if it’s just part of the whole… you know… *celebrity* package.
Then you’ve got Michelle Yeoh, rocking a custom Balenciaga too. Okay, so it’s not just Kidman. Balenciaga *really* likes custom stuff, huh? It’s a good look for them, I guess.
But then you delve deeper, like, actual *regular* people looking for custom Balenciaga. Like, the kind of people (like me, maybe) who scroll through Etsy looking for something unique. “Check out our custom balenciaga selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces,” it says. T-shirts, even. I’m picturing someone with a Cricut in their basement just slapping a Balenciaga-ish logo on a tee. Is that… legal? Probably not. Do I care? A little, maybe. But honestly, if it looks good…
And the shoes! Oh lord, the shoes. “Put your best foot forward with these one-of-a-kind Custom Balenciaga Sneakers.” Okay, now we’re talking. Personalized kicks that turn heads. I gotta admit, the idea of rocking some truly unique Balenciaga-inspired sneakers is tempting. Like, imagine some crazy, over-the-top design. I’d probably trip and fall on my face, but I’d look *damn* good doing it.
I saw something about Grailed too, “Balenciaga Custom and more from your favorite designers…” So it’s not just the official Balenciaga channels doing custom stuff, it’s a whole secondhand/marketplace thing. Which makes sense, I guess. People want that “I’m rich and fashionable, but also kinda edgy and thrifty” vibe.
Okay, and then there’s this “HIVER 22” thing. And also “WINTER 22”, so I guess it’s the same thing, just in French and English… Wait… is that even right? My French is rusty. Anyway, some dude named Tian Caso designed this custom Balenciaga shoe concept. Italian leather, basketball high tops, the whole shebang. So, it’s like, independent designers are getting in on the custom Balenciaga game too.
Honestly, it’s all a bit much. Balenciaga’s gone from being a high-fashion house to, like, a *concept*. A brand that’s so iconic that people feel the need to slap their own interpretations on it. Is it genius marketing? Is it just a sign of the apocalypse? I honestly don’t know! Maybe a bit of both.
And finally, that Reddit post saying Nicole Kidman wore a custom version of something from the Summer 25 collection? Summer 25? Is that a typo or are they just super ahead of the game? Honestly, at this point, I’m not even surprised.
