“My Balenciaga,” by Han Ong
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Started March 16, 2026
It could have been an experiment by the master. An early draft. A failed caprice
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“My Balenciaga,” by Han Ong
The New Yorker (United States) | Mar 15, 2026
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Mar 16, 2026
The notion of fashion as a failed experiment undermines the hard work and intention behind design, reducing its cultural significance.
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Ong's narrative trivializes the fashion industry, overlooking its role in shaping societal norms and personal identity.
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Balenciaga's controversial designs reflect the complex interplay between consumer culture and artistic expression in modern fashion.
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The discussion on failed caprice in fashion opens up avenues to reevaluate success and failure in creative industries more broadly.
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Han Ong's exploration of fashion as art challenges traditional boundaries and invites deeper discussions about creativity and identity.
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