For the first time in 16 years, Balmain will again participate in Paris Couture Week in January. Creative director, Olivier Rousteing, announced the news yesterday at WWD’s Retail and & Apparel CEO Summit saying that he ‘wants to bring back the Parisian DNA. He also said that...

Following on her epic performance at Coachella in April this year, Beyonce has collaborated with Balmain on a capsule collection. Designed by Olivier Rousteing, the artistic director of the French fashion house, the capsule was inspired by her Coachella outfits. The six-part limited edition...

Balmain debuted its highy anticipated pre-fall 2018 men’s collection with an over-the-top crystal-embroidered jacket. The jacket which retails for a whooping $40,000, took around two months to create and features the ‘Balmain Army’ slogan on the back. “When it was...

Balmain has partnered with Apple to create a special edition version of Beats Powerbeats 3 Wireless earbuds and Beats Studio Wireless over-ear headphones. In following with its Kardashian connection, the French fashion house tapped none other than Kylie Jenner, to be the face of the new...

From Bar Refaeli welcoming a baby daughter to Gisele Bundchen walking the longest runway of her career, here’s your Fashion week in brief. Balmain The French house unveiled its star studded Fall 2016 Campaign. Ashley Graham The Model, Desįgner and Body Activist Ashley Graham is...

French house Balmain‘s Fall 2016 Campaign is here and its stunning. Creative Director Olivier Rousteing tapped a slew of models and artists to star in the campaign which was revealed recently. Making his return (for the second time) is none other than rapper and fashion designer Kanye...

From Christophe Lemair joining Uniqlo to Hedi Slimane suing Kering; here’s your fashion week in brief. Donatella Versace The chief designer of the Versace Group spoke out about her decision to feature Gigi Hadid and Karlie Kloss in the brand’s fall/winter 2016 ad campaign. Hari...

French Luxury Brand Balmain has been bought by Qatar-based investment group Mayhoola. The Qatari Mayhoola investment fund which has been linked to the royal family of Qatar already owns Italian luxury brand Valentino. The terms of the deals were not disclosed but according to an advisor to...

French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing has teamed up with Nike to create a Football Nouveau collection titled NikeLab x Olivier Rousteing. The second collaboration in NikeLab’s Summer of Sport series blends Nike innovation with Rousteing’s creative vision. Rousteing took...

From Gigi Hadid starring in Zayn Malik’s debut music video to Mariah Carey getting engaged, here’s your Fashion week in brief. Cara Delevingne The British actress and former supermodel paid a visit to The White House to participate in a Funny or Die roundtable on climate...

Balmain and Olivier Rousteing are launching its first children clothing line. Influenced by Rousteing’s men’s and women’s runway shows, the 55-piece collection of childrenswear for boys and girls ages six to 14. It will include Japanese denim jeans, peacoats, a white tuxedo...

Since Olivier Rousteing’s unexpected announcement of collaborating with H&M in May of this year there has been much abuzz in the fashion world. The eagerly-anticipated and glamorous collection (the second collaboration after Alexander Wang last year) which includes menswear as well...

Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing threw an epic LA bash to celebrate his 30th birthday last weekend. Held in Los Angeles at a luxurious private residence in Laurel Canyon and hosted by Beats by Dr Dre, the guest list had appearances from Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Kate Hudson,...