'Pay to look like you've just finished a day's work!': Balenciaga launches paint-splattered hoodie and joggers for £2,600
Balenciaga is adored by numerous A-listers – from the likes of Justin Bieber to Kim Kardashian and Adele.However, the luxurious Parisian fashion house has sparked a degree of confusion with its latest pricey offering: a paint-splattered range that comes to an eye-watering total cost of £2,600.The esteemed upmarket brand has launched a number of new 'painters' clothes – including a hoodie, trousers and t-shirt that are all splattered with white, blue, red and green splodges of paint.In response to the unique outfit design, one rather disgruntled shopper said: 'Who would pay that sort of money to look like you've just finished a day's work on the brushes. Some people have more money than sense.'Designed to look 'worn out', the men's Painters Shirt Hoodie is sold for £975. Meanwhile, the black Painter's Shirt Baggy Sweatpants have marks of paint along the front and back and come at a cost of £895.To complete the rather expensive decorator-esque look is the Hybrid Double T-shirt. Described as a 'dry jersey', is designed to look as though you are wearing a top underneath a sweater, while in reality, the two tops are stitched together.Priced at £775, and listed as a 'painter's shirt's artwork printed on the long sleeve t-shirt', there are also paint marks along both the bottom of the shirt and the sleeves.It means that once the cost of the hoodie, t-shirt and trousers are combined, the painter-inspired look comes to a rather astounding total of £2,645. The esteemed fashion brand has launched a number of new 'painters' clothes – including a hoodie, trousers and t-shirt that are all splattered with white, blue, red and green splodges of paint In response to the unique outfit design, one rather disgruntled shopper said: 'Who would pay that sort of money to look like you've just finished a day's work on the brushes? Some people have more money than sense'The description for the hoodie reads: 'Dry fleece, worn-out details. Hood without drawstring, dropped shoulders, one kangaroo pocket on the front.'Gathered at cuffs and waistline, painter's shirt artwork printed.'The T-shirt description reads: 'Hybrid construction, short-sleeve T-shirt layered over long-sleeve T-shirt.'Crewneck, painter shirt's artwork printed on the long sleeve.'In contrast, a similar look without the paint marks from Next would cost just £83 – with a plain black hoodie retailing at £32, joggers for £26 and a jumper for £25.It comes after Balenciaga was mocked last month for selling a bomber jacket covered in leaves for £16,500.In response, one bemused shopper said: 'I'm sure it's very trendy.'But I wouldn't want to walk around looking like a bush. Even if I did have that sort of money to spend on a jacket.' To complete the rather expensive decorator-esque look is the Hybrid Double T-shirt. Described as a 'dry jersey' that is designed to look as though you are wearing a top underneath a sweater, when, in reality, the two tops are stitched togetherIn 2022, the Spanish brand sparked fury when it used controversial images of children holding teddy bears dressed in bondage gear in their Christmas campaign.The adverts sparked shockwaves through the industry and prompted brand ambassador Kim Kardashian to distance herself from the fashion house.The previous year, Balenciaga's £31,350 knitted hoodie covered in holes raised eyebrows, with the blue and red number described by Farfetch, who sold the jumper, as 'pushing the boundaries'. 'This distressed embroidered-logo hoodie from the Spanish founded brand provides glimpses of whatever is worn underneath as a result of ripped detailing and frayed edges,' they added. Balenciaga was founded in Spain by Cristóbal Balenciaga, who was known as 'The King of Fashion' and was described as 'the master of us all' by Christian Dior.Balenciaga's designs quickly gained popularity among the Spanish royal family and aristocracy. But with the onset of the Spanish Civil War, he was forced to close his stores and subsequently relocated to Paris. In August 1937, Balenciaga opened his Paris couture house on Avenue George V, unveiling his first fashion show featuring designs heavily influenced by the Spanish Renaissance.He achieved rapid success, and within two years the press hailed him as a revolutionary force, with his creations becoming highly sought-after.Fellow designer Coco Chanel and Carmel Snow, the editor of Harper's Bazaar, emerged as early supporters of Balenciaga's groundbreaking work.Subsequently, his designs were worn by celebrities Audrey Hepburn, Grace Kelly, Jackie Kennedy and Wallis Simpson.Now, the popular luxury brand boasts a range of 'destroyed' items - including jeans with holes in, frayed hem shirts and faded caps.The luxury fashion house which has been worn by stars including Meghan Markle, the Kardashians and Kanye West, boasts more than 15 million followers on Instagram.
