10 WTF Fashion Month Moments We're Still Talking About

When Demna Gvasalia of buzzy streetwear label Vetements was named creative director at Balenciaga, the fashion world held its collective breath—this was either going to be the most brilliant move in recent memory or the biggest buzzkill ever. Mark one down for brilliance, because Gvasalia’s fusing of haute house codes (extreme volume, trapeze shapes, architectural silhouettes) and urban utility (puffers, moto jackets, denim) instantly made Balenciaga the most coveted and influential brand since Gucci’s Alessandro Michele got everyone gagging for magpie last year. —Nancy Won, senior fashion editor