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Balenciaga had models carrying rubbish bags on the catwalk.
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To close the Balenciaga autumn/winter 2022 show at Paris Fashion Week, a yellow look evoked the colours of the Ukrainian flag. All photos: Balenciaga
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The blue of this dress was a nod to the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
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Models walked on a snowy, windswept catwalk.
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There were even pretty floral patterns.
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Two models were entirely wrapped in tape.
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Despite the bleak set, this dress is covered in orange flowers.
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A model wore sunglasses in the fake snowstorm.
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A long coat billows in the wind.
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A model in an oversized jacket and boots clutches a black plastic bag.
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A model wears a white body suit under a black dress.
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Some clothes felt utilitarian, with many pockets.
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A model wraps himself in a towel.
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A heavy coat and sturdy boots.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/N3XUFJ7WOJCLRLR4RNFXC2NX6Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=d1c22c0a40a6230c6b52f5ba305a57242555b3011c106dd46a5c206227a9b0ff&width=400&height=225)
A model carries a plastic bag and a coat over her arm.
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A caped dress in red.
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A model wearing a huge, faux-fur coat.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/AHCYMPFRVRCIFATXXE5R3IDRG4.jpg?smart=true&auth=637edaa6212be12b0250bd2fd49d51c1e8c99f13e9a788e7da79e05f984b8022&width=400&height=225)
Balenciaga had models carrying rubbish bags on the catwalk.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/WNK5WHEHKBFGPBEYKW57X2U7RA.jpg?smart=true&auth=32c30bf71554f37ef7fd64b1b0875d373d954a77ea4d8c555cb8c97eeac287ab&width=400&height=225)
To close the Balenciaga autumn/winter 2022 show at Paris Fashion Week, a yellow look evoked the colours of the Ukrainian flag. All photos: Balenciaga
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/7RDRGMISFVEHPCZS73XTHM52QI.jpg?smart=true&auth=b0f76d0c282540bcb73869b12fc7a8f63833fef29dc9b3308092459f92af7276&width=400&height=225)
The blue of this dress was a nod to the colours of the Ukrainian flag.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/6FGBPOVDZFCCHE3IPMU7RYRDAI.jpg?smart=true&auth=6956eace20fdd8bfd804f6e71201cf0209a18fe30f6933554896036205f70fbd&width=400&height=225)
Models walked on a snowy, windswept catwalk.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/4G3SDEHCSZDEPDGO2XCQDKL6L4.jpg?smart=true&auth=82f66982599d7bafbb3c19c3ef354a93055110327c758d9e85599cd5a075fa62&width=400&height=225)
There were even pretty floral patterns.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/YMWQS2YCE5FGRDK54Q4A2U3UDQ.jpg?smart=true&auth=c28c3cb8d4923935b128067181a276471d99ea9a8c3481ad3528bd80cd95eecb&width=400&height=225)
Two models were entirely wrapped in tape.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/OGE2UVS5BJHJ7E6QA4EBRLYI2I.jpg?smart=true&auth=d6bbd248c1caaea3a4709d9bf950524615c58ca70f9a1a193d460292c879a443&width=400&height=225)
Despite the bleak set, this dress is covered in orange flowers.
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A model wore sunglasses in the fake snowstorm.
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A long coat billows in the wind.
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A model in an oversized jacket and boots clutches a black plastic bag.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/3TVRZGPQIFEHBIS765LGTFNKMA.jpg?smart=true&auth=850f02a4c8a88cb451cb92ef9b5140d7b923af1dc0fe180ece6a105742c62f56&width=400&height=225)
A model wears a white body suit under a black dress.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/ONBQKDL2MZFRPIUYFTSHOONITI.jpg?smart=true&auth=fe3d0c7eda2bb2e03371db03029a2f1daa869011344c6a5d38c2ca54ba88d882&width=400&height=225)
Some clothes felt utilitarian, with many pockets.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/23GUFOSJ4RBAPNILDDNM6Y7GLE.jpg?smart=true&auth=dcba03aaa15b8f7f2a8a48f971f9175d4c27d60c191d05ded3d9143b7520e1b6&width=400&height=225)
A model wraps himself in a towel.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/CTYZAHUN4VDO5JNTMATQOK735Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=b9ac5d02c9444e54fcd042eefa0762fa38255f9792d2c2ac7e62b48056e02021&width=400&height=225)
A heavy coat and sturdy boots.
![](https://thenational-the-national-prod.cdn.arcpublishing.com/resizer/v2/N3XUFJ7WOJCLRLR4RNFXC2NX6Q.jpg?smart=true&auth=d1c22c0a40a6230c6b52f5ba305a57242555b3011c106dd46a5c206227a9b0ff&width=400&height=225)
A model carries a plastic bag and a coat over her arm.
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A caped dress in red.
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A model wearing a huge, faux-fur coat.
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Balenciaga had models carrying rubbish bags on the catwalk.
Balenciaga supports Ukraine at Paris Fashion Week
The creative director grew up in the city of Odesa
Sarah Maisey
07 March, 2022
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