"BALENCIAGA" 2022SS Shadow monogram wide lounge trousers

Starting from the structural aesthetics cultivated by haute couture maisons, while updating the boundaries between modern streetwear and luxury, BALENCIAGA has elevated everyday gestures into mode, and here we introduce a masterpiece from the Demna era’s homewear line.

At first glance, it appears to be a minimalistic black wide trousers, but the shadow monogram woven into the fabric sinks into the material, and as it moves, it quietly emerges, creating a high-quality feel while keeping the information load low—this is a remarkable piece.

First, the silhouette is extremely wide, so rather than hiding the leg line, the fabric sways with walking, creating vertical drapes, which results in the entire body’s outline appearing elongated, and this is beautiful. Furthermore, the relaxed waist design allows for a drape that does not rely on tucks or center creases, and while letting go of the stiffness typical of so-called slacks, it retains only the strength characteristic of BALENCIAGA, which is very attractive.

The material is said to be 100% viscose, which gives a smooth sheen rather than a dry luster, and the good skin contact and drape are simultaneously enhanced, creating a convincing argument that it can serve as streetwear while maintaining the comfort of home wear. Since the monogram is woven rather than printed, the pattern’s shading changes depending on the angle, and the luxury expressed through shadow rather than flamboyance is a unique value of this piece.

Since there is a pocket on the back side, it ensures practicality while also functioning as a visual pivot to prevent the hip line from elongating, and you can sense the detailed design that prevents the wide silhouette from looking sloppy. The line that falls straight toward the hem also appears to be balanced without creating excessive gathers, and the coexistence of the freedom of lounge wear and the neatness derived from tailoring is skillfully achieved.

Regarding the background of the 2022 spring/summer season, the fact that the tag management number includes a notation indicating the manufacturing year, the current logo design since 2017, and the design of the HOMEWEAR dedicated tags, which has been fully developed since around 2020, all align with the specifications of the line, making this piece credible as a Demna-era item. The proposal to take clothes from inside the house outside is not just a trend but also reflects a shift in lifestyle contours, and this essence is embedded in this piece, which is quite interesting.

This exquisite item is not for showing off a proper appearance but is especially recommended for those who want to establish a mode without losing their own pace, and for days with a lot of movement or for those who do not want to feel down even after long wear. From MOOD’s perspective of translating luxury into everyday functionality, we believe it’s a piece that naturally fits into your wardrobe.

Styling-wise, pairing a simple shirt to neatly shape the upper body makes the pants' drape stand out as the main feature, and even when wearing a jacket, it’s less likely to look stiff, allowing you to create a sophisticated look with an urban casualness. You can also tighten the look with leather shoes or lower the center of gravity with boots, which makes the silhouette less likely to break, resulting in a genderless piece that exudes quiet power.

Take this opportunity.