Balmain

Photo Agency Balmain is one of those labels that few can really rock, but Kate Moss isn't really human when it comes to clothes. She looked fabulous for a dinner at Nobu in this silver and black Balmain dress with space-age shoulder padding. She accessorized with a giant Chanel bag and a pair of black patent leather Yves Saint Laurent Tribtoo pumps. So none of this is nearly as budget-friendly as the pieces Kate designed for Topshop, but a few of the pieces (namely this one, which is one of very few that didn't sell out) have some of the same influences. You might ... Read Full Story

Christophe Decarnin describes his inspiration for his geometric, structured shoulder for the Balmain collection. See why celebrities love Balmain. Watch the video below to view the 2009 Fall / Winter ready-to-wear collection and hear points of view from denizens of the fashion world. A distinctive look and re-worked, updated nostalgia have stars putting on Balmain when putting on the Ritz. Among fans of Balmain are Audrina Partridge , Beyonce , Gwyneth Paltrow , Kate Hudson , Kate Moss , Kylie Minogue , Mandy Moore , Rihanna and Victoria Beckham . Pictures of these celebrities out and about in Balmain are below after the jump…. ... Read Full Story

Balmain A/W 2009, courtesy of Style.com PARIS, France — I’m in Paris for the collections, after sitting last season out. It’s funny the way everything looks different when you’re actually here. Take Balmain, for instance. I assumed, from what I read in the press after last season’s showing by designer Christophe Decarnin, that it was the collection du jour ; the one that everyone adored, adored, adored. It turns out that well, this is not really the case. The talk amongst the fashion intelligentsia before and after the show centered around one key point - and that point was not: “Isn’t Decarnin a genius?”, ... Read Full Story

Here is the one we have all been waiting for…………Balmain Christophe Decarnin did not disappoint, short sexy, gold bandage dresses. The military jacket is presented as a tuxedo and with embellishments. Or in leather, hard, in your face, masculine with rivets on the belts. This bandage dress will sell out in the first 2 weeks like last season!! Gorgeous Grecian bandage dresses worn with clunky shoe boots. Related articles: DESIGNER SHOES AW09 GUCCI: SPRING SUMMER 10 PINKO: TOP PERSONAL SHOPPER CHOICE. 25TH LONDON FASHION WEEK :TREND ANALYSIS OPTICAL ILLUSION BACKSTAGE AT CHRISTOPHER KANE JOSH GOOT : LONDON FASHION WEEK HOME | PERSONAL SHOPPING | ... Read Full Story

If most fringed handbags are too hippie chick for your tastes, this Balmain Original Leather Fringed Bag might be more your, er, bag. Encased in futuristic silver leather, this purse is anything but boho with its sleek aesthetic and slouchy French hunting bag style. Silver fringe hangs from a detachable strap that slouches over the purse, which means you can mix and match as you please. How…original. Available for $2,315 at Net-a-Porter. Read Full Story