Today in luxury marketing:
Nicolas Ghesquière to leave Balenciaga
In a surprise move, Nicolas Ghesquière is parting ways with Balenciaga, the Paris house he transformed into a modern luxury brand with a following for its clothing and accessories, per The New York Times.
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