UnCultured

Balmain x H&M 2015 RTW

The set was a beautified subway terminal that played backdrop to a host of dancers voguing through the scene, up and down staircases. The performance may have seemed a random, highfalutin tie-in, but those paying close attention to Rousteing’s origin story know he was a dancer by night while he worked as a design assistant by day in Paris. Then came the supermodels in his jewel-toned and jewel-encrusted pieces, lower-priced but still hand-embellished versions of clothes shown in previous Balmain collections.

See slideshow and review...

Balmain Spring 2016 RTW

As excessive as it all came off at today’s show, these clothes look great in pictures. Rousteing’s macramé really resonates on a tiny iPhone screen; the proof is in the Spring ’16 outfits Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid wore last night on the town in Paris.

See slideshow and review...

Olivier Rousteing Talks Balmain x H&M Collection

Following a first look unveiling a little over a week ago, H&M talks to its YouTube channel to release two brief snippets of an interview with Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing. The blossoming designer doesn’t go into great detail about the forthcoming collaboration aside from stating his aim was to “push the boundaries of craftsmanship” within the fast-fashion brand’s means. The Balmain x H&M collection is due out both in select H&M stores and online November 5.

Balmain Spring 2016 Menswear

"That's my first menswear show," said Olivier Rousteing afterward: "And to tell you the truth, the first question that I had—more than, 'What am I going to do as a story?'—was, 'What is the show that I want to remember in five years? What is the Balmain man?' And these guys are exactly like who I am—they are discovering the world, traveling as an aventurier, trying to find treasures … being a strong man discovering the world."

See slideshow and review...

Inside Balmain's Digital Revolution

BoF's Imran Amed sat down with Balmain's Olivier Rousting and Emmanuel Diemoz to discuss the rise of Balmain and it's digital revolution.

Balmain Fall 2014 RTW

Balmain Spring 2015 PFW

Balmain Fall 2014 RTW

So, the baby pink and sky blue pied-de-poule of last season was out. In its place were cargo jackets and pants, leopard spots and zebra stripes, leather latticed with silk cord and gold chain, oversize motorcycle jackets, and electric pops of red and yellow lamb's fur, all showed on one of the most diverse castings of the season.

Read more and slideshow...

Olivier Rousteing - Creative Director Balmain

Balmain Spring/Summer 2014 Behind The Scenes #1 VIDEO

Balmain unveils its Spring/Summer 2014 advertising campaign featuring Rihanna and photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin.  The images were shot in New York City in early November 2013. "Dreams do come true... When the woman that inspires you wears your creations, your vision feels complete. Not compromising, fresh, modern, the icon of my generation, Rihanna embodies my vision of Balmain in this new campaign. In front of the camera, she makes you feel like she is the only girl in the world." Olivier Rousteing, Balmain's Creative Director.