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Balenciaga’s Cédric Charbit on Moving from Hype to Timelessness

The brand’s CEO discussed a series of attention-grabbing moments in 2021 and its future in the metaverse.
Cédric Charbit at BoF’s annual VOICES gathering.

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Balenciaga to Launch Metaverse Business Unit

The Kering-owned brand is creating a dedicated business unit to explore opportunities for marketing and commerce in the buzzy “metaverse,” chief executive Cédric Charbit said, speaking at BoF’s annual VOICES gathering.

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Imran Amed
Imran Amed

Imran Amed is the Founder, CEO and Editor-in-Chief of The Business of Fashion. Based in London, he shapes BoF’s overall editorial strategy and is the host of The BoF Podcast.

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