The last fifteen transformative years at Balenciaga had its creative director Nicholas Ghesquiere playing a pivotal role to come out of the blurriness of oblivion.

But surprisingly, the designer who was appreciated by all and sundry for his latest Spring Summer 2013 showcasing has called it quits, seemingly moving to the greener pastures. The statement issued by French fashion conglomerate PPR which owns the brand cited a joint decision to end their partnership, calling Nicholas an incomparable creative talent.

Though the replacement of Nicholas was not revealed but the designer who helped to edify the crumbling brand is rumored to have been offered a lucrative deal by PPR’s archrival French fashion company LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton.