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13 Jan

Squad Goals: 90’s Supermodels Naomi, Cindy and Claudia Bring IT Back

Renowned photographer, Steven Klein captured the timeless beauty of Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, & Claudia Schiffer, veteren supermodels of the 90's.  The shoot has a minimal monochrome feel, and  features the latest looks from our fav Creative Director, Olivier Rousteing. The Balmain Army is growing and it remains consistent in its diversity.  SLAY ON! "When I was a schoolboy in Bordeaux, it was their editorials that first made clear to me the amazing transformative power of fashion," he said in a statement. "Still today, many years on, their iconic images are often found amongst the jumble on mood boards in my (and almost every other designers') atelier. To say that working with them was a dream come true is no exaggeration."...
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22 Oct

Balmain: The New Army Collaborates with H&M

During the 2015 Billboard Awards, Olivier Rousteing, (Creative Director of Balmain Paris) announced that he was set to launch a collaborative collection with H&M. We were instantly excited and then we saw the campaign and LIFE WAS GIVEN!!! The collection is full of the fashion house's tribal inspiration, embellishments, signature looks, and patterns.  The H&M Balmain collection previewed on the runway Tuesday evening in New York City. Models such as Kendall Jenner, Joan Smalls, Jordan Dunn, Karlie Kloss, and popular (sister) models Gigi and Bella Hadid graced the runway previewing some of the signature pieces. It includes men’s, women’s, fragrances and accessories. Other celebrities, such as Kylie Jenner, Ellie Goulding, Alexa Chung, Lewis Hamilton and Rosie Huntington Whitely attended the runway preview show....
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27 Aug

Welcome To My Jungle

Olivier Rousteing declared,  "I'm French, I'm black, and I'm proud to be at Balmain, but this is a message of freedom and globalism," he said. The collection, said to be a mash-up of safari chic and hip-hop style and one that embraces different ethnicities and cultures, and is reflective of his latest campaign face and new friend, Rihanna. We love it! There 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. Check out a few runway photos featuring models of color. Click any image to see full gallery. Photos:...
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11 Aug

Two Queens and a Princess: Iman, Naomi & Rihanna for W Mag

What more can a fashionista ask for? Iman and Naomi with Bad Gal RhiRhi wearing looks from Balmain's jungle collection.  Styled by the fashion genuis we know as Edward Enninful, this editorial duo is so epic, only the king of cheekbones could pull it off. We love you Oliver Rousteing. Two words: Massively haute! Fashion Styling: Edward Enninful Photography: Emma Summerton...
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