Relive Olivier Rousteing‘s Balmain triumphant return to Paris Men’s Fashion Week: a feast of vibrant colors, opulent gold, and exquisite couture. Continue reading
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9/8/20 O&A NYC FASHION: Balmain Menswear Fall/Winter 2020-2021
Since taking the helm in 2011, creative director Olivier Rousteing has upheld Balmain‘s reputation as the go-to brand for military-inspired pieces with a tough, rebellious edge. Leather, sleek silhouettes and an earthy palette define this brand of sophisticated, luxurious masculinity. Continue reading
10/12/18 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY- ANYTHING GOES FASHION EXTRA: Balmain Menswear Fall/Winter 2018-2019
The Balmain menswear fall/winter 2018-2019 vibe was of a ragtag army of in-the-future, ethnically diverse, hot-as-hell, and well funded survivalists who gradually morphed into night creatures ready to hit the clubs. What were they surviving? “Too much partying?” wondered Olivier Rousteing backstage. Continue reading
6/10/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- FASHION: Balmain Documentary
Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing recalls the energy and mystic of a young Yves Saint Laurent’s his goal is to wow the audience and Rhyanna. Continue reading
6/10/17 O&A NYC IT’S SATURDAY ANYTHING GOES- FASHION: Balmain Documentary
Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing recalls the energy and mystic of a young Yves Saint Laurent’s his goal is to wow the audience and Rhyanna. Continue reading
10/1/16 O&A NYC ITS SATURDAY: Balmain- Menswear Fall/Winter 2016
Olivier Rousteing’s fall collection for Balmain featured enough crystals to keep Swarovski in business for the foreseeable future. “Paris is the City of Light and I want to bring back those lights,” said the designer. Continue reading
8/11/16 O&A NYC WITH WaleStylez FASHION: Wolves- “When fashion meets music.”- Kanye West (Balmain Campaign)
Wolves, Kanye West’s music video directed by Steven Klein, creative-directed by Olivier Rousteing and dressed completely by Balmain. Continue reading
1/12/16 O&A NYC With WaleStylez EXCLUSIVE: Preview Balmain Spring 2016 Photo Campaign featuring Naomi Cambell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer
Balmain has enlisted three fashion icons Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford and Claudia Schiffer for the spring 2016 photo campaign. “This campaign is about what makes me love fashion, and these three women are exactly that. These three women are what made me love fashion yesterday, make me love fashion today, and are going to make me love fashion in the future.” declares Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing. Continue reading
11/7/15 O&A NYC Its Saturday- Anything Goes: Balmain Menswear Spring Summer 2016 Fashion Show
Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing left a letter on the seats that expressed his thought process for this collection. “One of the most fascinating things about designing is the – for lack of a better word – “therapeutic value” of what we create. Clothing changes self-perceptions – after all, isn’t that the whole point of this industry?” The collection stood at a cross-roads of cultural influences and the desert exploration embodied a metaphor for creation. Continue reading
11/4/15 O&A NYC With WaleStylez Fashion: Balmain and H&M Collection Launches Tomorrow
By Adewale Adekanbi Jr.
Get ready for the launch of another H&M designer collaboration! On November 5th Balmain and H&M will introduce a fashion collection and we’ve got an early look at what fashionistas will be standing in line (or waiting on-line) for tomorrow. For men and women alike, Balmain is known for its sharp-shouldered jackets and military detailing; and under the leadership of the brand’s 29-year-old creative director Olivier Rousteing, it’s only gotten better. Luckily for fans of the brand, all those qualities were distilled in the H&M collection. Here’s a look at those buys and a few others from the forthcoming collection. Continue reading
