Photography Sean & Seng, styling Robbie SpencerFashion / LightboxIn the classroom with Demna GvasaliaPhotographic duo Sean and Seng capture Demna Gvasalia’s debut collection for the houseShareLink copied ✔️October 2, 2016FashionLightboxText Alice Simkins Balenciaga AW16 – Dazed Autumn 2016 Shot by Sean and Seng and styled by Dazed creative director Robbie Spencer, Do you speak Balenciaga? focuses on Demna Gvasalia’s suiting from his debut collection for Balenciaga. With silhouettes cinched at the waist and secretary glasses perched on noses, the photographic duo capture the pieces into the school environment. Speaking to us earlier in the year, Gvasalia told us that the collection presents “a translation, not a reiteration” of previous collections, and a “new chapter” for Balenciaga. The collection was also described as “a series of couture attitudes transforming a modern, utilitarian wardrobe” and the editorial shows that modernity and sophistication are not mutually exclusive. Head to the gallery above and here to watch its accompanying video. 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.TrendingIs this the most corrupt World Cup ever?From Donald Trump’s alleged meddling to theories of a pro-Argentina conspiracy, accusations of foul play are taking over the 2026 World CupLife & CultureLife & CultureWhy the smartest person you know is watching Love IslandEscentric MoleculesBeautyJoin Dazed and Escentric Molecules for a night of scent and self-expressionBeauty10 of the hottest Instagram accounts fusing art, sex and eroticaMusicEthel Cain responds to a ‘massive smear campaign’ that unearthed old postsBeautyNude awakening: Meet the young people embracing naturismDazed LeagueInside an intimate soccer watch party in New YorkLife & CultureIt’s a sin: Why gen Z are turning against ‘lust’ NothingMusicNothing launches ‘Club Nothing’ nightlife series with a global fundEscape 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