Apparel and accessories
July 18, 2025
Brand ambassadors, including French actress Isabelle Huppert, wear the French fashion house’s winter 2025 collection. Image courtesy of Balenciaga
By Amirah Keaton
French fashion house Balenciaga is engaging in a character study.
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