Balenciaga's AW16-17 women's collection, the first under Vetements designer Demna Gvasalia's tenure as artistic director, was held in a former television station in Paris's 15th arrondissement. Demna Gvasalia meticulously explored the archives to study the distinctive silhouettes created by Cristóbal Balanciaga. He applied the couture house's techniques to utility wear, developing new cutting techniques. In a series of tailored pieces made from men's fabrics such as houndstooth and check, three-dimensional waistlines and forward-pushing shoulders create a fresh, never-before-seen silhouette. Utility wear such as blousons and rider jackets can be worn in two ways: when the top half is closed, the silhouette flares out, and when the bottom half is closed, the volume shifts to the shoulders, revealing the décolleté. The skirt of a floral-motif dress was decorated with voluminous ruffles, creating an exquisite sense of imbalance.

Finally, a vintage-style coat was introduced in the series, coordinated with a leather shopping bag, beautifully blending Demna Gvasalia's humorous essence with Balenciaga's serious style. This marks the birth of a new Balenciaga, one that is not overly concept-driven and has an exquisite sense of balance.