Balenciaga just popped the question. The luxury brand is launching a collection this year full of hearts, tie-dye and one of the most romantic questions of all: “Will you be my Valentine?”
Best foot forward — Starting with shoes, the release highlights two versions of its Runner sneakers and a Track pair. The first of the Runners comes dressed in an all-pink color scheme, full of overlapping overlays and a chunky sole. Gold, beige and black shades cover the other pair, while the Track sneaker opts for a more simplistic red and white scheme. For a more understated vibe, there’s also a pair of white two-buckle sliders from Mallorca stamped with red hearts.
The clothes are much less flashy than what we’re used to seeing at Balenciaga, more suited for a night out or daytime date than for dinner at Carbone. Featured on T-shirts and hoodies, the fabric features a heart-shaped tie-dye effect in pink and black versions with “Would you be my Valentine?” written on the chest. It’s that simple.
What’s even weirder is the nightgown-like dress scribbled with hearts, which could be an evening look if you’re brave enough. Pair it with the red lingerie set and it’s almost acceptable. Last year, the brand centered its V-Day apparel around a simple “I ❤️ U” graphic, so perhaps minimal displays of affection are just a Balenciaga thing.
An Hourglass Mini bag, a card and purse, a wallet and jewelry offer at least a little luxury to the collection. Wallets are printed with the same hearts as the slides, while jewelry features a heart-shaped padlock on earrings, rings and a necklace.
Heart to Heart – Balenciaga’s Valentine’s Day 2022 collection is available on its site with pieces ranging from $175 to $3,590 (yes, for the scrawled dress). Whether you’re a February 14 lover or hater, why not do it in Balenciaga?