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Balenciaga Garde-Robe, French for “wardrobe,” debuted at the brand’s spring 2023 runway show, which took place in May on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange and toyed with the concept of overt commercialism. Characterized by sharp-yet-exaggerated suiting, artisanal denim and silk blouses with big bows, the Garde-Robe is creative director Demna’s vision of a core collection of foundational house looks. Overall, the pieces are pared down compared with the flashier styles Kim Kardashian is often photographed in. The fabrics are fine—wool, silk, gabardine—and there is minimal branding beyond Balenciaga’s signature silhouettes. —Jessica Iredale

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