Balenciaga's F/W 17 Bernie Sanders-Inspired Collection Is Now Available to Pre-Order
Balenciaga's F/W 17 Bernie Sanders-Inspired Collection Is Now Available to Pre-Order
- Words Nico Lazaro
- Date June 5, 2017
Fresh off the heels of their F/W 17 campaign release, Balenciaga opened up pre-orders for the aptly-dubbed "Bern-core" collection this morning. While designer Demna Gvasalia, of Vetements fame, made the popular choice to offer women's couture direct-to-consumer soon after it hit the runway this past March, fans have eagerly awaited what is sure to be some of the most coveted menswear of the season.
An amalgamation of normcore staples and 90's corporate uniforms in Demna's signature generous cuts, the most popular pieces from the collection are emblazoned with a new Balenciaga logo very closely based on Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders' 2016 presidential campaign logo. Alongside the Bernie-branded merch, other standouts include hooded shirts, wide-legged track pants, and a reappearance of structured tailoring inspired by the personal wardrobe of Cristóbal Balenciaga, serving as a tribute to his legacy.
While the Triple S “heavy-duty, high fashion-spec footwear,” one of the most-hyped items from the collection, has yet to have a release date announced, the rest of the collection is now available to pre-order for delivery by September 6th at Balenciaga.com