‘A focus on line, colour and shape,’ said Loewe. ‘The reality of clothing, in tension, with precision.’ A vast mud-filled pit provided an unexpected runway for Demna’s latest Balenciaga collection, a ...

But the show’s actual theme was rooted in mud—models stomped through giant pits and puddles as their leather getups and swingy silk dresses dragged across the mess of soppy stuff. According to ...