"BALENCIAGA" 2010's Minimalist black oversized shirt

"BALENCIAGA"
2017-18 Oversized draped long sleeve shirt

From BALENCIAGA, which continues to present new values through contemporary silhouettes while inheriting the traditions of couture, we introduce a minimalist design piece.

Against a composed appearance dominated by deep black, the oversized silhouette stands out, with大胆余白 carved between the body and the garment. Within its pared-down expression, you can feel the mode-like sensibility of Demna Gvasalia’s early period in this remarkable piece.

Made from thin, smooth fabric with a supple drape, it beautifully traces the fall of a flowing drape from the roomy body width down to the hem. With a drop-shoulder that lets the shoulder line fall toward the arm and long sleeves with added volume, it achieves a balanced silhouette that feels relaxed while still maintaining a crisp outline.

In addition to a longer length that reaches toward the hip area, the round hem with a difference between front and back creates a light, lively expression with movement. When you let the hem show, you can enjoy the garment’s own sculptural beauty; meanwhile, by tucking it in, the fabric volume forms dimensional draping, allowing you to freely change the impression according to how you style it.

On the front and cuffs, buttons with BALENCIAGA engravings are set, lending a subtle brand sensibility to the quiet, unified look in black. Although the listed size is 36, the design envelops the body, reflecting Demna Gvasalia’s approach—one that allows you to wear it regardless of gender or conventional notions of sizing.

The new-logo serif-free (sans-serif) lettering used on the neck tag, along with the product number and multilingual listings shown on the quality tag, align with the specifications from that time. As such, it can be regarded as an item from around 2017 to 2018—adding unquestionable value by allowing you to experience the early atmosphere when street-oriented perspectives and bold proportions were brought into the Maison’s history.

Especially recommended for those who want to express individuality not through overt decoration, but through the movement of the material and the silhouette. When paired with wide slacks, the flowing vertical lines stand out beautifully; if you choose slim pants or a long skirt instead, you can create a sophisticated look in which the volume of the upper body becomes the focal point.

Of course, it can be worn on its own, but it is also easy to incorporate as a layered piece with a turtleneck or as a light overlayer—an exquisite item that naturally adds BALENCIAGA’s distinctive sense of tension to your everyday styling. Please take advantage of this opportunity.