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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Morwenna Ferrier in Paris

Demna bows out at Balenciaga with star-studded final show in Paris

Three looks from the Balenciaga couture show in Paris
Three looks from the Balenciaga couture show in Paris Composite: T Buller/c/o BALENCIAGA

Kim Kardashian modelling an off-shoulder fake mink coat inspired by Elizabeth Taylor. Nicole Kidman and Kyle MacLachlan nattering on the front row. And an appearance from Mrs Bezos herself.

The stars were always going to align in Paris for Demna’s final show at Balenciaga. And on Wednesday lunchtime, the most controversial and copied designer in modern fashion bowed out after a decade with a show that conformed to the idea of couture as much as it challenged it.

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