Balmain

French designer Christophe Decarnin liked to say this season's wasn't a collection but a wardrobe. In actuality, this was his last collection for Balmain. That's a useful way to think about the offering, which reprises successes season after season, as well as adding some new tricks to the bag along the way -something that Olivier Rousteing continued for SS12. Balmain is fabulously expensive, but unlike the womenswear, the menswear is more restrained. The military jackets that were such a...Read Full Story

When Balmain, the decadent ultra sexy French maison bid adieu to Christophe Decarnin it was quite surprising to see a 25 year old from Las Vegas take the helms. But the decision has proven to be a brilliant transition. Olivier Rousteing started working at Roberto Cavalli just five years ago and joined Balmain in 2009. Cavalli was a great place to start and graduate from and eventually take the Paris based brand seamlessly from one hand to another. Read more »Read Full Story

OLIVIER ROUSTEING Wunderkind of the fashion world, Olivier Rousteing, is definitely having his moment!!! (Olivier Rousteing)  Lawrence Steele, Patrick Robinson, Zac Posen, et al., have all experienced that rush of notoriety as the media REALLY starts to take note of who you are and what you're doing... although we're not sure how or exactly why it only happens to a select few, in the case of Rousteing, we -at least- know when it did happen.  (Balmain, logo...Read Full Story

Balmain under Christophe Decarnin was known for its glitzy style and even though the designer was absent at Balmain Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Fashion Show the collection is said to be designed according to his vision. There is lots of glitz and dazzle in the collection to jazz up your fall wardrobe with. Balmain has just walked in Paris, but designer Christophe Decarnin was a no show. I’m always interested in seeing what he gives his bow in. Paris has definitely had their fair share of problems...Read Full Story

Balmain under Christophe Decarnin was known for its glitzy style and even though the designer was absent at Balmain Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Fashion Show the collection is said to be designed according to his vision. There is lots of glitz and dazzle in the collection to jazz up your fall wardrobe with. Balmain has just walked in Paris, but designer Christophe Decarnin was a no show. I’m always interested in seeing what he gives his bow in. Paris has definitely had their fair share of problems...Read Full Story

Balmain under Christophe Decarnin was known for its glitzy style and even though the designer was absent at Balmain Fall/Winter 2011/2012 Fashion Show the collection is said to be designed according to his vision. There is lots of glitz and dazzle in the collection to jazz up your fall wardrobe with. Balmain has just walked in Paris, but designer Christophe Decarnin was a no show. I’m always interested in seeing what he gives his bow in. Paris has definitely had their fair share of problems...Read Full Story

On April 26 2011, one of the most luxurious fashion houses in the world, Balmain announced Olivier Rousteing its new creative designer who came to follow Christophe Decarnin , after the latter was dismissed, having worked already for six years for the brand. Ever since then, everyone had been impatiently waiting for the new 26-year-old designer at Balmain to present his debut collection for the legendary brand and he finally did. The amazing Balmain Spring 2012 collection unveiled at Paris...Read Full Story

Posted in Fashion / Clothing & Accessories / Fashion blog / Fashionable accessories If you like your accessories plain and understated, turn away. Avert your eyes. Balmain is most definitely not the brand you are looking for. If unabashed rockstar glamour is your thing, however, slip on your glittering high heels and enjoy the ride. The fashion house’s spring 2012 accessories collection is studded, beaded, embroidered, embellished. The ’70s and ’80s glam influences are still carrying on...Read Full Story

Olivier Rousteing ‘s debut Spring/Summer Collection for Balmain unveiled during  Paris Fashion Week (RTW) earlier on today since being named Creative Director at Balmain , following the demise of Christophe Decarnin  as Creative Director. Judging from Olivier’s Resort 2011 collection for Balmain, he appeared to have up to par knowledge of what the brand was about and how no one else does rock chic better than Balmain. Not straying away from boxy silhouettes and leather, guests at the...Read Full Story

Olivier Rousteing is the new designer at Balmain , he worked two years and a half as an assistant to  Christopher Decarnin. He's just 25-year-old.  Resort is the first season in which Rousteing has had control of the collection since Decarnin’s exit earlier in the year,  the looks: "Elvis in Vegas" (he has a pedigree that stretches back to working with Roberto Cavalli in Italy) is set on preserving continuity. The  quality and cut are also priorities. These clothes aren’t cheap, and while the...Read Full Story