Shown is an iconic graphic top from Nicolas Ghesquière who was the head designer for Balenciaga at the time. This graphic arguably is the first successful experiment of fusing streetwear with high end luxury. This worked and sold out quickly grabbing the attention of many celebrities. “My collection started with the street, really, and it’s been a long time since the street was inspiring," Nicolas told The New York Times. "I wanted to show a luxury style in the street. Why should street wear always be casual? My ideal was a mix-and-match—you want to see a girl in that type of jacket, but with a real sense of luxury and quality." Nine years later Virgil Abloh states in a GQ interview that this collection was the reason he was ready to get into the industry as a designer. This piece features a unique image of a sphinx head in space and pyramids behind with Join a Weird Trip in Iron Maiden font all on a quality cotton sweatshirt. This piece came in different materials, silhouettes, and colors as seen on the runway. In great condition, no real signs of wear. Here’s your chance at a piece of fashion history.
