Lessons From Frida Kahlo in Embracing My Culture

I'm a Black Woman, Mother, & Breast Cancer Patient

How to Wear Chanel Pumps

The #endSARS Movement In Nigeria: What to Know

Just 25 Celebrities Doing Their Civic Duty

Balenciaga's Spring 2020 Runway Collection Is Workwear-Inspired

By Bridget Burns and Marina Liao

Sep 30, 2019

Clothing, Fashion, Suit, Outerwear, Runway, Formal wear, Blazer, Fashion model, Fashion design, Footwear,

Getty Images

In Demna Gvasalia's show notes for Balenciaga, he says the spring 2020 collection "reimagines dressing for work: power dressing, no matter what one does as a job." He gave blazers the strong, boxy shoulder touch and trousers more of a slouched effect. Models who walked down the runway included non-model professionals, from a mechanical engineer and law student to an architect and violinist. Of course, some outfits were NSFW, like the oversize ballgowns and shimmery dresses—save those for a fancy weekend occasion. For an off-duty look, one might slip into the more casual "b@len©i@9a" or "H20" long-sleeve tees. See the entire collection, ahead.

•••

For more stories like this, including celebrity news, beauty and fashion advice, savvy political commentary, and fascinating features, sign up for the Marie Claire newsletter (subscribe here).

Blue, Suit, Standing, Electric blue, Fashion, Formal wear, Outerwear, Pantsuit, Official,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion, Blue, Runway, Suit, Fashion show, Human, Fashion design, Electric blue, Fashion model, Formal wear,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion, Runway, Clothing, Blue, Fashion show, Human, Outerwear, Overcoat, Electric blue, Fashion design,

EstropGetty Images

Suit, Blue, Clothing, Fashion, Formal wear, Standing, Outerwear, Human, Electric blue, Tuxedo,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion model, Blue, Fashion, Fashion show, Electric blue, Clothing, Cobalt blue, Runway, Red, Standing,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Clothing, Outerwear, Uniform, Martial arts uniform, Jacket, Trousers, Sportswear, Rain pants, Electric blue,

EstropGetty Images

Clothing, Fashion, Fashion show, Blue, Runway, Fashion model, Overcoat, Outerwear, Coat, Footwear,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Clothing, Outerwear, Jacket, Fashion, Electric blue, Raincoat, Trousers, Coat, Leather jacket,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion show, Fashion, Fashion model, Clothing, Blue, Runway, Footwear, Electric blue, Outerwear, Public event,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Suit, Standing, Cobalt blue, Electric blue, Outerwear, Fashion, Formal wear, Blazer, Tuxedo,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion show, Fashion, Blue, Fashion model, Clothing, Runway, Electric blue, Cobalt blue, Outerwear, Footwear,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Fashion, Runway, Suit, Eyewear, Fashion show, Electric blue, Human, Sky, Formal wear,

EstropGetty Images

Clothing, Fashion, Outerwear, Fashion show, Fashion design, Blazer, Human, Suit, Runway, Fashion model,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion model, Clothing, Fashion, Runway, Blue, Fashion show, Electric blue, Fashion design, Footwear, Outerwear,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Fashion, Runway, Cobalt blue, Electric blue, Fashion show, Fashion design, Suit, Human, Fashion model,

EstropGetty Images

Clothing, Fashion model, Fashion, Blue, Outerwear, Electric blue, Fashion design, Runway, Sleeve, Footwear,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Clothing, Suit, Fashion, Outerwear, Formal wear, Human, Fashion design, Blazer, Tie,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion model, Clothing, Fashion, Fashion show, Runway, Blue, Fashion design, Purple, Electric blue, Magenta,

EstropGetty Images

Suit, Blue, Clothing, Fashion, Formal wear, Outerwear, Human, Fashion design, Tuxedo, Electric blue,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion, Clothing, Outerwear, Fashion design, Fashion show, Mantle, Haute couture, Electric blue, Coat, Duster,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Cobalt blue, Electric blue, Fashion, Blazer, Human, Fun, Suit, Outerwear, Formal wear,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Clothing, Fashion, Outerwear, Fashion show, Electric blue, Eyewear, Coat, Runway, Fashion design,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Fashion, Standing, Electric blue, Outerwear, Human, Suit, Eyewear, Fashion design, Overcoat,

EstropGetty Images

Fashion, Clothing, Fashion show, Runway, Fashion model, Eyewear, Outerwear, Human, Fashion design, Electric blue,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Fashion, Fashion show, Clothing, Runway, Eyewear, Electric blue, Cobalt blue, Human, Suit,

EstropGetty Images

Blue, Fashion, Clothing, Suit, Outerwear, Human, Electric blue, Fashion show, Formal wear, Runway,

EstropGetty Images

Clothing, Fashion, Blue, Fashion show, Fashion design, Runway, Outerwear, Fashion model, Pattern, Sleeve,

EstropGetty Images

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

Bridget Burns I'm the Digital Visuals Editor for Marie Claire and I help pick the most interesting, relevant and prettiest photos for our site.

Marina Liao Marina Liao is the fashion news editor at MarieClaire.com, where she covers celebrity style (from Meghan Markle to Katie Holmes), fashion trends, and shopping advice, plus conducts original interviews with industry insiders.