SCHOLARLY CHIC: Couture clients can come from many walks of life, including academia. French literary critic, author and professor Antoine Compagnon commissioned Balenciaga for the “habit vert” he'll wear for his induction to the Académie Française Thursday.
The ceremonial garb features a sword and a black or navy suit embroidered with green and gold olive branches. In keeping with Balenciaga, which resumed making couture in 2021 after a 53-year absence, that is the primary time because the house was founded by Cristóbal Balenciaga in 1917 that it was called upon to supply a bespoke suit for the academy, which was founded in 1635 to safeguard the French language.
Created by creative director Demna, the black cloak, tailcoat and pants, white shirt, white...
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