Who is the current creative director of Balenciaga (as of 2024)?

As of 2024, Demna Gvasalia was Balenciaga’s creative director.

The Georgian designer joined Balenciaga in 2015, succeeding Alexander Wang. He became known professionally as Demna and brought a highly recognizable approach that combined oversized silhouettes, streetwear references, ironic branding and couture techniques. His work helped make the Paris-based house especially prominent in contemporary luxury fashion.

The answer is time-sensitive because creative-director appointments change. Demna remained in the role throughout 2024, but he left Balenciaga in 2025 to become Gucci’s artistic director. Pierpaolo Piccioli was appointed Balenciaga’s new creative director, effective July 10, 2025.

Nicolas Ghesquière is another common mix-up: he led Balenciaga from 1997 until 2012, before moving to Louis Vuitton. Alexander Wang followed him and held the role before Demna’s appointment.