Fans of Demna’s work Balenciaga are likely in mourning following news that the Georgian designer is leaving the brand and taking his hoodie to Milan to lead Gucci as its new creative director. An era may be over, but Demna’s decade at Balenciaga will long be remembered. He kickstarted the ugly sneaker trend, had everyone wearing knife pumps, enlisted the Simpsons for a fashion show, and survived some minor controversies. He also led an impressive team of muses, including Nicole Kidman, Michelle Yeoh, and, of course, Kim Kardashian, dressing these A-listers and more for all their big events. So, in honor of the big switch-up—and as we wait to see who will take Demna’s place at Balenciaga—let’s take a look at his best red carpet-moments. Spoiler: Get ready to see a lot of Kidman, Yeoh, and the rest of the Balenciaga Bunch.
Rihanna, Met Gala, September 2021
Who can forget when Rihanna arrived fashionably late to the 2021 Met Gala and shut down the red carpet in a huge Balenciaga overcoat with a cinched drop-waist skirt and voluminous collar?
Kim Kardashian, Met Gala, September 2021
Of course, the 2021 Met Gala also featured Kim Kardashian—we assume. The reality star walked the red carpet in a bodysuit that covered her from head-to-toe, completely obscuring her face.
Michaela Coel, Met Gala, September 2021
Michaela Coel shined in a sequin-covered electric blue jumpsuit at the event.
Kendall Jenner, Vanity Fair Oscar Party, March 2022
The model wore a black dress from Balenciaga’s spring 2022 collection, with a voluminous, gathered front and train in the back.
Justin Bieber, Grammy Awards, April 2022
Taylor Russell, Venice Film Festival, September 2022
The actress solidified her standing as a style star to watch when she attended the premiere of her film, Bones and All, in a kelly green Balenciaga fall 2022 couture dress.
Alexa Demie, Academy Museum Gala, October 2022
The Euphoria star attended the 2nd annual gala in a crystal-covered, netted dress from Balenciaga’s fall 2022 couture collection.
Gwendoline Christie, Wednesday Premiere, November 2022
Gwendoline Christie is never afraid to take a fashion risk and she proved just as much when she wore a bright red dress featuring sculptural details at the back from Demna’s fall 2022 couture collection.
