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May 2023
54m 5s

Demna off Duty

Vogue
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Chioma and Chloe talk to Balenciaga Creative Director Demna about studying fashion and art history in Antwerp, how his mother has influenced his designs, and returning to his fashion roots via his latest runway show. Also, Vogue’s Mark Holgate and Allie Michler Kopelman on the news of the week, including the 2023 CFDA finalists.

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