Overview

• The creative director unveiled his first Spring/Summer 2026 lineup at Balenciaga’s headquarters, titling the show “The Heartbeat.”
• He opened with a modern take on Cristóbal Balenciaga’s 1957 sack dress and paired sculptural gowns with visor-like, crystal-studded sunglasses.
• The range emphasized ready-to-buy polish with tailored separates, denim, and new accessories such as the Bolero handbag.
• Guests received Walkman invitations that played a heartbeat identified by Piccioli as his, reinforcing the show’s theme.
• The warmly received debut, attended by Meghan Markle, comes as Balenciaga adjusts to Demna’s move to Gucci and Kering reports a 16% comparable revenue drop for its “other houses” in Q2 2025.