Editor
In the notes accompanying Balenciaga’s recent show, creative director Demna explained how “fashion has become a kind of entertainment,” adding that his latest collection would refocus on “the art of making clothes.” It may seem ironic that a designer who has collaborated with The Simpsons is tired of gimmicks. No doubt the brand’s recent scandal had a role in Demna’s change of heart. But the statement gets at a far wider issue…
