Most fashion shows feature run-of-the-mill dance or classical music . But imagine if the soundtrack was “sonic couture?”

French record producer Damien Quintard is a proponent of the latter, using his platform, skills and connections as cofounder of Miraval Studios to further tighten ties between music and fashion, bringing more zest, surprise and emotion to the runway — and beyond.

Recent examples include a brooding Bfrnd remix of Britney Spears’ “Gimme More” that was broadcast at Balenciaga’s spring 2025 show, and the sweeping, orchestral rendition of Lauryn Hill’s “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” that premiered at Balenciaga’s spring 2026 show, the debut effort of Italian designer Pierpaolo Piccioli.

Quintard credits Balenciaga’s longtime creative director Demna, who recently m

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