Balenciaga and Damien Hirst Unveil Limited-Edition Collaborative "Damienciaga" Collection

The collaborative capsule celebrates 25 years of the Le City handbag with signature spots, butterflies, and sticker graphics.

Summary

Balenciaga and British artist Damien Hirst have partnered on a limited-edition capsule collection nicknamed Damienciaga

The collaboration celebrates the 25th anniversary of the Le City handbag with Hirst's signature spots butterflies and sticker motifs

The artistic graphics also extend across apparel and accessories including bomber jackets hoodies sneakers T-shirts and scarves

French luxury house Balenciaga has joined forces with renowned British artist Damien Hirst to introduce the limited-edition Damienciaga collection. Arriving during a transitional leadership moment for the fashion house—following Pierpaolo Piccioli’s exit last week and ahead of Croydon-born designer Martine Rose’s arrival next week—the capsule kicks off the 25th anniversary celebrations of Balenciaga’s signature Le City handbag.

Originally conceived by former creative director Nicolas Ghesquière and later reimagined by designers including Alexander Wang, Demna, and Piccioli, the Le City bag serves as the primary canvas for Hirst’s contemporary visual language. The artist reinterprets the noughties icon—long associated with figures like Kate Moss—using his signature multicolored spot motifs, alongside bags adorned with spot-formed butterflies, intricate wing mandalas, and sticker graphics featuring pills, hearts, and house logos.

Expanding beyond leather goods, the collaborative artwork stretches across a wider assortment of ready-to-wear and accessories. Hirst’s vibrant spot patterns decorate T-shirts, scarves, and wallets, while the playful sticker-style graphics are applied to sneakers, hoodies, caps, and bomber jackets. Following his recent cashmere partnership with Barrie in October, the collection continues Hirst’s exploration of fashion as wearable art.

The collection is now available online.