Fashion / Fashion FilmWatch Demna Gvasalia’s Balenciaga debut go back to schoolIn the wake of the house’s SS17 show, see Demna Gvasalia’s debut womenswear collection captured in this exclusive film for Dazed, shot by Sean & Seng and styled by Robbie SpencerShareLink copied ✔️October 2, 2016FashionFashion FilmText Anna DeWolf Photography Sean and Seng Film Julien Pujol Styling Robbie Spencer Balenciaga AW16 – Dazed Autumn 2016 Tapping into 80s androgyny and teenage ennui, photographers Seng & Seng set Balenciaga’s AW16 collection against the backdrop of an empty school in this exclusive Julien Pujol-shot film. Styled by Dazed creative director Robbie Spencer, the short was created alongside an editorial from the autumn 2016 issue of the magazine, entitled ‘Do you speak Balenciaga?’. The architectural tailoring adopted by the French heritage house since Demna Gvasalia took the helm is reflected in the gutted comp school setting – all corners and edges as austere as the models’ military flattops. Tattooed hands are a reminder of boredom-induced doodles, while the ties and blazers much bemoaned by teenagers feature throughout. Watch it above, and head here to see the full shoot. Hair Shon at Julian Watson Agency using Bumble and bumble., make-up Thomas de Kluyver at Art Partner using Chanel, set design Emma Roach at Streeters, models Caroline Clante at Scoop, Suzi Leenaars at Rebel, Eva Varlamova, Lily Nova, Charlee Fraser at IMG, Niki Geux, photographic assistants Stefan Ebelewicz, Robert Anthony Willey, Konstantinos Zoidis, fashion assistants Katy Fox, Emily Bulford, Fréderic Hüther, hair assistants Ryuta Saiga, Ryan Wood, make-up assistants Joel Babicci, Robyn Fitzsimons, set design assistants Warwick Turner-Noakes, Jeanne Alexandre, Nuha Mekki, casting Noah Shelley Escape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy Expand your creative community and connect with 15,000 creatives from around the world.TrendingIlia Malinin breaks the ice – and his silenceHe does things on a skating rink that were once thought impossible. But the ‘Quad God’s’ setback at this year’s Winter Olympics brought new fire and energy to a skater seen by many as the greatest of all time Life & CultureBeautyThe rise of the intellectual tattoo Nike FashionNike celebrates the culture of soccer ahead of a summer shaped by the gameLife & CultureWhy so many young people are training to be death doulasBeautyHoroscopes June 2026: The stars say love deeply and risk embarrassmentLife & Culture5 times ‘Quad God’ Ilia Malinin did the impossible on the iceFilm & TV7 sex worker-approved films about sex workBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaBeautyThe sexiest flesh-baring Instagram accounts you need to followEscape the algorithm! Get The DropEmail address SIGN UP Get must-see stories direct to your inbox every weekday. Privacy policy Thank you. You have been subscribed Privacy policy