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Balmain Fall 2026: Film Noir Version 2.0
In an assured yet restrained debut, designer Antonin Tron took inspiration from the 1940s, female pilots and…
Balmain Spring 2026: Life Is a Beach
Olivier Rousteing elaborated on that viral sand dress Tyla wore to the 2024 Met Gala, basing his latest…
Balmain Resort 2026: Toward an ‘Effortless’ Silhouette
Olivier Rousteing is loosening up at the Paris house, plying looser options, more knitwear and letting…
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Balmain Fall 2025: From Hard Ice Cream to Soft Serve
Switching gears for a "new era" at the French house, Olivier Rousteing focused on soft, cocooning shapes.
Olivier Rousteing Softens, Streamlines Balmain for Pre-Fall 2025
While upholding his decorative proclivities, the designer also offered pared-down wardrobe staples with…
Fashion and Beauty Meet on Balmain’s Runway for Spring 2025
Olivier Rousteing took cues from the colors, textures and spirit of the brand's new fragrance range for his…
Balmain Fall 2024 Ready-to-Wear: Let Them Wear Grapes
Olivier Rousteing squeezed his hometown of Bordeaux for inspiration: Cue gingham checks, snail embellishments…
Balmain Men’s Fall 2024
Olivier Rousteing returned to the menswear runway with a riot of bold color, prints and embellishments.
Balmain Pre-Fall 2024
If Miami is a vice, house founder Pierre Balmain had it. Ditto current creative director Olivier Rousteing…
Balmain Men’s Spring 2024
A perfume of Asia — and rock star — defined this fun, maximalist collection.
Balmain RTW Spring 2024
"Welcome to the Balmain garden," Olivier Rousteing said of a show hinged on floral prints and embellishments.
Balmain Resort 2024
Olivier Rousteing melded Far West inspirations with the French fashion house's heritage "Jolie Madame" style.
Balmain Men’s Fall 2023
Olivier Rousteing reset to the origins of the house — and so he added elements of Jolie Madame to…
Balmain RTW Fall 2023
Olivier Rousteing revisited midcentury couture with a deft hand.
Balmain Pre-Fall 2023
Olivier Rousteing homed in on the late 1960s and early 1970s, yielding an appealing and groovy collection.