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Balenciaga Shows Colourful Jackets and Minimalist Sneakers in Piccioli’s Summer 2027 Collection
Pierpaolo Piccioli reworks wardrobe staples with corseted shirts, lace sheaths and distressed jeans, framing couture as everyday clothing.
On Thursday, Balenciaga's Pierpaolo Piccioli presented the "Les Coraux de la Liberté" Summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week, centered around a monumental textile sculpture by French artist Aude Franjou.
Piccioli joined Balenciaga in 2025 to reverse a sharp sales decline, succeeding Demna, who moved to Gucci; this show marks his third ready-to-wear collection for the brand.
Stitching techniques were "transposed from internal structures of tailoring," creating volume on everyday shirts and jackets while Piccioli emphasized "lightness and softness" to prioritize comfort and ease.
Notable guests including American actor Sarah Pidgeon, K-pop star Juyeon, and Anna Wintour attended the show, while footwear shifted from Demna's chunky sneakers toward minimalist sandals and the Lounge Sneaker.
Despite the collection's focus on "couture as culture," rumors persist regarding Piccioli's future at the house following tepid reviews for his haute couture debut earlier this year.