BALENCIAGA - AUTUMN WINTER 2006

Think of him as the genius design offspring of the Gucci Empire. Nicolas Ghesquière, director of the Balenciaga fashion house, has been dubbed the "new Messiah" by the fashion press. Under Ghesquière’s creative direction, Balenciaga’s new autumn/winter 2006 range radiates a level of sophistication which is reminiscent of the glamour of the 1960’s from which it is inspired. The range takes from retro airline air-hostess chic and plays with these influences in a very refined manner. With form fits, delicate gloves, platform boots and tall hats, the winter collection would appeal to British airways , who’s current uniforms look like an 1980’s Laura Ashley line gone wrong.