Alexander Wang named creative director at Balenciaga

Its been reported that American designer Aleaxander Wang is set to replace designer Nicolas Ghesquire at The French Fashion house Balenciaga

According to WWD, the official announcement regarding Wang’s appointment to the post will come from Balenciaga headquarters next week

Ghesquière announced that he would be leaving the brand he’s designed for since 1997 at the beginning of November in what was deemed a ‘joint decision’ between himself and the French fashion house.

Ghesquière is credited with rejuvenating the brand and turning it into a commercially and critically successful fashion house that appeals to a youthful market. Twilight star  Kristen Stewart  is the brands  current  face of Balenciaga’s Florabotanica scent.