There is always that hunger or that desire for depth of talent married to the relevance of the time. When ever a designer leaves  a house there is always a question as to what direction the collections will take. And if there is one thing  that defined this season it was change. As during the very last day of Paris fashion week, when Kerig announced that Vetement’s Demna Guvasalia would take over for Alexander Wang at Balenciaga.  Mr Wang leaves to concentrate on his namesake brand in New York.

Balenciaga is one of the most storied names in the business. Fashion is almost always playing musical chairs with their designers. Being loyal to a house one is forced to stay or move on. The good news is you can also take a wait and see approach. Many houses have core pieces that they reproduce every season in a different fabric or finish. Also the new designer may look to the archives of the house for inspiration. A virtual unknown just a year ago. Gvasalia is all but guaranteed to shake up the Balenciaga status quo.