Yo, let me tell you about this crazy experience I had at the Balenciaga fashion show. It was one for the books, I’m telling ya!
So, picture this: I walked into this massive place, the Parc des Expositions de Villepinte, right outside of Paris. It’s huge, like, seriously massive. And the whole place was blacked out. I mean, pitch black. I got a note from Demna as I sat on the chair, and it says it is a metaphor for digging for truth and being down to earth. I carefully walked to my seat, and I’m tiptoeing around, trying not to trip over anything or anyone.
The Mud Pit
And then, I saw it. The runway. But it wasn’t just any runway. This thing was a giant pit of mud. I’m not talking about a little bit of dirt here and there. We’re talking 275 cubic meters of thick, gooey, glorious mud. I was like, “What in the world is going on here?” But I’ve got to say, it was kinda cool in a weird, unexpected way.
The Show Begins
The lights dimmed even more, and the music started. Out came the models, and let me tell you, they weren’t just walking. They were stomping. Like, full-on, heavy-footed stomping through the mud. Their clothes were getting splattered, their shoes were caked in it, and they were all serious, not a smile in sight. And the collection is shown. It was intense, man.
Star-Studded Crowd
And the crowd, oh boy, the crowd! We’re talking some serious A-listers here. Nicole Kidman, Lindsay Lohan, Salma Hayek, Katy Perry, Naomi Campbell… the list goes on. They were all there, sitting around this long wooden table that was right next to the muddy runway. Can you imagine? It was surreal. We were watching these models covered in mud, and these celebs were just chilling, taking it all in. I even spotted Future, Luka Sabbat, and Cameron Brink. It felt like I was in some alternate universe where high fashion met a mud wrestling match.
Balenciaga’s Legacy
You know, Balenciaga, the guy was a legend. ‘The Master’ of haute couture, they called him. This show, it felt like a tribute to his innovative spirit, but also, like, a whole new level of crazy. The clothes were, of course, amazing. Classic Balenciaga, but with this edgy, muddy twist.
My Takeaway
Honestly, the whole thing was a bit of a mind-bender. It was messy, it was unexpected, and it was definitely unforgettable. I’m still processing it all, but I can say this: it was one of the most unique and bizarre fashion experiences I’ve ever had. And hey, at least I didn’t fall into the mud pit, right? That’s a win in my book.
So yeah, that’s my story of the Balenciaga mud show. What a wild ride. I filmed a lot, so, I might put together a little vlog about it. Stay tuned for that, maybe!
- Lesson learned: Always expect the unexpected at a Balenciaga show.
- Pro tip: Wear boots. Seriously, wear boots.
