"BALENCIAGA" 2022 Distressed hooded long coat

"BALENCIAGA"
2021-22's Hooded distressed maxi coat

From BALENCIAGA, which continues to update couture-rooted structure with a modern street sensibility and expand the values of luxury fashion, we present an exceptional piece of deconstructive design.

Rooted in a classic long coat, this exceptional piece incorporates a sweat-like hood, bold cut-edge details, and intentionally distressed slits—bringing together precise tailoring and an unfinished look as one.

The body is made with gabardine-like fabric featuring a diagonal grain, and the deep, dimensional black enhances the heaviness of the long silhouette. Depending on the lighting during photography, shadows can appear in charcoal or deep navy, creating a rich expression even though it is a single color.

A-line silhouette gradually flaring from constructively shaped shoulders toward the hem forms a stately presence, and paired with a maxi length that reaches near the ankles, it lets you enjoy both a volume that envelops the body and flowing vertical lines at once.

At the cuffs, hem, and front edges, finishing is applied as though leaving the seam allowances exposed. Portions of added slits and fraying create non-uniform outlines, transforming the expression of aging in a garment that has been worn for years into design. This BALENCIAGA-like approach of adding intentional noise to an otherwise polished coat form is especially striking.

The front fastening that draws the most attention features a structure that looks as though different metal parts—silver-colored and an antique-gold tone—are wrapped and secured with thread. In addition to the clear stone embellishments, it is also combined with motifs reminiscent of BB and even heart-shaped elements, creating an exquisite tension between the brilliance of jewelry and a handcrafted roughness.

Each embellishment subtly stands out against deep black fabric, adding a small gleam whenever it catches the light. Meanwhile, the placement is not overly uniform and the visibility of the threads leaves a DIY warmth behind. The contrast between luxurious tailoring and the sense of serendipity in the details is, indeed, one of the coat’s greatest charms.

At the neck, a hood in a charcoal-black tone that has slightly faded from the main body is integrated, completing in a single piece a layered structure that looks as though a hoodie has been layered inside a tailored coat. This creates intricate depth to the styling, and when the hood is worn down, a soft volume is added to the back. The interior is lined with a quilted finish; by providing a substantial structure against the coat’s sharp appearance, it securely supports the sculpted silhouette.

At the neckline, there is a tag on a white background with BALENCIAGA PARIS written in black. In addition to the composition of a black long coat that fuses the hood, several features—such as cut-edge hems, damage processing, and decorative metal fasteners—specifically overlap with the same-type specifications found in distribution records from 2022. Therefore, it is perceived as a design equivalent to Spring 2022. The design that intersects deconstructive tailoring with elements of everyday wear is also deeply connected to the attitude of the BALENCIAGA from that time in reconsidering the boundary between luxury and street.

Each part has a different texture and color tone, and even the cut edges and frayed expressions are not uniform—so the sense of individuality is a major added value, since it is difficult to create the same impression twice. This is a piece you should choose if you want not only the brand’s symbolism, but also to enjoy the garment’s structure and even the background behind it.

For styling, pairing a black knit with restrained decoration and wide slacks will refine and enhance the coat’s sculptural beauty. By incorporating faded denim and voluminous shoes, you can naturally bring the street sensibility conveyed by the hood and the damage expressions into everyday wear. Of course, you can wear it loosely with the front open, but if you fasten it using the closures and close the front, you can enjoy a dazzling look as if wearing jewelry, along with the overwhelming presence unique to a maxi length.

A special piece that lets you fully enjoy BALENCIAGA’s aesthetic sensibility—maintaining the elegance expected of a classical coat while bringing together opposing elements such as completion and incompletion, and neatness and roughness, at an exceptionally high level. Take advantage of this opportunity.