Balenciaga and Alexander Wang have announced their joint decision to not renew their contract beyond its initial term. Alexander Wang will show his final collection for SS16 womenswear on 2 October in Paris and a new Creative Director for the brand will be announced in due course. Since 2012, Alexander Wang has stood at the creative helm of the maison and has been instrumental in the pursuit of its development. Balenciaga and Kering would like to thank Alexander Wang for his accomplishments and wish him the very best with his eponymous brand as well as all his future endeavors. Commenting on the announcement, Alexander Wang said: ‘It’s been an incredible experience to work with a couture house in Paris. I am honored to have had the opportunity to work for this historical maison. I would like to thank the brilliant team at Balenciaga for their collaboration and for what we have accomplished together, and I am looking forward to taking my own brand to its next level of growth.’ 

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