Pierpaolo Piccioli closed out the fifth day of Paris Fashion Week with a statement-making Balenciaga show, unveiling his vision for the house’s menswear alongside a lineup of striking womenswear for Fall/Winter 2026.
The show drew a packed crowd that included Labrinth, rising actor Hudson Williams, and members of the I Love LA cast. For the occasion, Piccioli teamed up with Euphoria creator Sam Levinson, projecting fragments of the show’s upcoming fourth season across towering screens throughout the venue — a cinematic backdrop that echoed their shared interest in raw human emotion.
Soundtracked by Labrinth and Rosalía, Piccioli’s Balenciaga menswear debut delivered a charged mix of hooded coats, furry parkas, checkered gradients, and bold wool outerwear rendered in vivid primary hues. Womenswear matched the intensity with sleek gowns, graphic hoodies, and commanding leather pieces.
Titled “Clairobscur,” Piccioli’s second runway for the house presented 81 co-ed looks that balanced drama with refinement. Oversized wool coats arrived with expanded collars that framed the neckline, while dark leather capes paired with eerie beauty looks and runway visuals featuring speeding cars. Off-shoulder outerwear and sharp houndstooth tailoring added structure, while feathers, florals, and waxed Canadian tuxedos injected texture and movement. Fireman-clasp coats and sequin-drenched gowns shimmered under the spotlight, heightening the collection’s theatrical edge.
With Demna’s era behind the house, Piccioli is carving out a new narrative for Balenciaga — one that fuses cinematic storytelling with couture-level drama, bringing a touch of Euphoria to the runway look after look.
Take a closer look at Balenciaga FW26 in the gallery above.