Balenciaga’s Latest Campaign Stars Top Models Anok Yai, Dara Gueye and Liu Wen

Explore the Balenciaga Winter 2026 campaign featuring sculptural outerwear and top models in a stunning modern elegance.

Words: Amalina Anuar
Published: 30 August 2026
Reading time: 1 min

Introducing ClairObscur.

With Pierpaolo Piccioli at the heart of this collection, Balenciaga introduces its Winter 2026 collection featuring top models Dara Gueye, Liu Wen and Anok Yai. Lensed by photographer Robin Galiegue, the campaign captures the essence of modern elegance as outerwear and accessories redefine the season.

Designed by Piccioli, the collection draws inspiration from the grandeur and contrasts of High Renaissance art. Infused with the Balenciaga codes and a contemporary twist, the silhouettes portray an effortless harmony between sharpness and dramatic draping. To evoke that elegance, the campaign showcases the beautiful tension between darkness and light.

A closer look at the Balenciaga Winter 2026 campaign starring Dara Gueye, Liu Wen and Anok Yai.

At the heart of this collection lies sculptural outerwear. Think hooded jackets, peacoats, and chic blousons with elevated collars and rounded shoulders. Crafted to perfection in exquisite leathers, sumptuous shearling, rich wools and paillette-embroidered satin silks. Colours play an important role in this collection. Bold, acid-bright hues bring the interplay of light and shadow to life, punctuating the darker neutrals.

However, these details are purely intentional. This echoes the artistic direction of the Clair Obscur (a French phrase that translates to “light-dark”) title and its techniques to evoke an emotional response.

In the accessories department, the Hourglass Avenue bag offers a fresh take on the signature silhouette. On the other hand, the Le 7 Bowling Bag envelops in layers of luxurious comfort—a nod to Paris’s 7th arrondissement. To complete the line, the Bloom Pump and Midnight City Mule command attention with their graceful curves—destined for a night out in town.