Verdict for Balenciaga vs. Nicholas Ghesquière Battle Set for August

Staff

/

Published July 3, 2014

/

Updated March 8, 2017

Portrait of Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière / Photo by Karim Sadli
Portrait of Louis Vuitton Artistic Director Nicolas Ghesquière / Photo by Karim Sadli

French designer and current artistic director of Louis Vuitton Nicholas Ghesquière faced his former employer Balenciaga this week in a Paris courtroom, reports The Fashion Law. In an interview with London-based fashion magazine System following his departure from Balenciaga, the designer stated, “I began to feel as though I was being sucked dry, like they wanted to steal my identity while trying to homogenize things.”

After 15 years of service to the French fashion house which Ghesquière famously helped revive, Balenciaga filed a suit against the designer for $9.5 million for breach of contract in 2013, stating that his statements about the brand were damaging. “Balenciaga did not want the designer to justify his departure with criticism of the house that employed him,” said the fashion house.

According to British Vogue, Ghesquière maintains that he was speaking for all designers when he spoke about the challenges and constraints placed on designers by fashion houses. Michel Laval, who represented Ghesquière in court states, “This is the old and difficult question of the relationship between the creator and the fashion house. The creator regrets that business logic prevails. But who will say the opposite and why is it negative?”

The court has set a verdict for August 27th if the suit is not settled prior to that date.


Recent Updates

Swarovski Spring 2024 Featured

Irina Shayk, Karlie Kloss Bring Mermaidcore to Swarovski Ad

Swarovski takes a deep dive into the mythical with its spring-summer 2024 campaign, channeling the allure of Venus and embracing ...
Oliver Peoples Khaite Spring 2024 Featured

Oliver Peoples x KHAITE Spring 2024: Crafting Chic Eyewear

The Oliver Peoples x KHAITE Spring 2024 collection promises an eyewear feast for the fashion-forward. Exemplifying an industrial chic aesthetic, ...
Nina Cosmic Featured

Nina T Gets Interstellar for Numéro Switzerland

In "Cosmic Being," photographed by Ana Abril, a futuristic fashion editorial takes place in Numéro Switzerland's premiere issue. Model Nina ...
Zara Jeans Spring Featured

Zara Jeans Spring 2024: Exploring Casual Styles

The season of renewal brings with it Zara's spring 2024 jeans collection, offering a refreshing take on denim that pays ...
Makeup Looks Featured

Makeup Looks to Inspire: 15 Stunning Ideas for 2024

Makeup looks offer a canvas for self-expression, blending everything from the subtle allure of neutral tones to the vibrant impact ...
Penelope Cruz Chanel Iconic Handbag Featured

Penélope Cruz & Brad Pitt Are Iconic in Chanel Handbag Ad

Chanel's 2024 campaign for its Iconic Handbag enlists the magnetic allure of Penélope Cruz alongside Brad Pitt, offering a theme ...

Leave a Comment