So, I was totally zoning out the other day, flipping through random stuff online (as one does), and I started seeing these snippets. Balenciaga here, “Swiss” there, mentions of waistlines being *fluid* (what even *is* a fluid waistline, anyway?), and then BAM, Rolex pops up. I was like, “Okay, universe, you’re trying to tell me something. Let’s unpack this.”
First things first, Balenciaga. We all know the name. Cristóbal Balenciaga, the OG fashion guru. The guy apparently made waves back in 1917, which, like, is before even my grandma was born. The Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum? Seriously, this guy is a big deal. Apparently, he wasn’t just about making clothes; he was about changing the *game*.
But here’s where it gets a little…wonky. Swiss movements. Now, I know what you’re thinking: watches! Rolex! And yeah, Rolex DOES get a mention in the stuff I found. But how does that tie into Balenciaga? Is there some secret collaboration I missed? Are we talking about Balenciaga watches with Swiss movements? Or is my brain just totally scrambled from too much TikTok?
Honestly, I’m leaning towards the latter.
Then there’s this whole “fluid waistline” thing. Supposedly, Balenciaga did that in 1953? Like, he just decided that waistlines didn’t need to be in a fixed location anymore? That’s kinda revolutionary, I guess. I mean, I’m all about comfort, and who needs a constricting waistband anyway? Maybe he was just ahead of his time, predicting the rise of leggings and oversized hoodies.
And the Rolex thing… Maybe it’s a red herring? I have no clue, maybe someone was wearing a Rolex with their Balenciaga outfit?
I mean, I’m kinda spitballing here, folks. This article started with a clear goal, but I got too interested in the source material and lost the thread. I’m kinda thinking the connection between “Swiss Movement” and “Balenciaga” is more…adjacent. Like, both are associated with quality, craftsmanship, and maybe a certain level of “fancy.” But a direct link? I’m not so sure.
Maybe Balenciaga was just inspired by the precision of Swiss engineering? Or maybe someone at Balenciaga wore a nice Swiss watch? Or maybe this is just a random collection of search results mashed together by the internet gods. I’m not sure anymore.
