The Balmain x H&M Collection images (and prices – under $20 to over $500) have leaked, and it looks to be one of the most high-end H&M collaborations so far. The collection looks amazing but it’s not going to be everyone’s style. If you’re familiar with Balmain and Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, then you already […] Read More »
Rihanna Swims with Sharks for Harper’s Bazaar
Rihanna is the March 2015 cover girl for Harper’s Bazaar and she’s sharing the spotlight with Jaws! She and photographer Norman Jean Roy took inspiration from the 40th anniversary of Steven Spielberg’s iconic film! On the cover for subscribers, a glammed up Rihanna swims with sharks and poses in the jaws of ‘Jaws’. Inside the mag, […] Read More »
Haute or Not: Cameron Diaz in Balmain
Cameron Diaz hit the promo trail in Paris with her “Sex Tape” movie co-star, Jason Segel. While most celebs get decked out for photocalls, Cameron kept her look relaxed. She wore a pair of black high-heeled booties, blue jeans and a white tee, which she topped with a black and white Balmain Zebra-patterned jacquard-knit cardigan […] Read More »
The 7 Most Provocative Looks at the GQ Men of the Year Awards
Last night, pretty much all the ladies on the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards showed some skin. Whether it was showing off ample cleavage via a bondage-style leather bustier (we’re talking about you, Kim Kardashian) or a sexy jumpsuit like Daisy Lowe; sheer gowns (as seen on Cara Delevingne and […] Read More »
Kim Kardashian and Joan Smalls in Balmain: Who wore it better?
You might not be familiar with the name Olivier Rousteing but you’ve certainly seen his work all over red carpets everywhere. As the Creative Director for Balmain, Olivier has really reinvented the brand and uses all his celebrity friends, everyone from Rihanna to the Kardashian klan, to model looks from his upcoming collections. At last night’s […] Read More »
Haute News: Rihanna, Naomi Campbell & Iman model in W Mag; Christian Louboutin debuts Malangeli + more
In this week’s haute news: Rihanna gets her supermodel on in the September issue of W Magazine. She’s on the cover and also in several editorials alone, and alongside legends Naomi Campbell and Iman, all dressed in Balmain. Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing gets in on the action, too. #THATSHAUTE. (Rihanna’s Twitter) Christian Louboutin launched […] Read More »
Rihanna is the new face of Balmain! [UPDATED]
![Rihanna is the new face of Balmain! [UPDATED]](http://WhatsHaute.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/Balmain-spring-campaign-ad-featuring-Rihanna-1-235x160.jpg)
Last year Rihanna teased us with photos of her in the Balmain showroom, trying on the brand’s latest looks and posing with creative director Olivier Rousteing. Well now we have an idea of what she was really up to. It’s just been announced that Rihanna is the new face of Balmain! The songstress/It girl/fashionista/icon will […] Read More »
Haute fashion news: Leaked images from the Isabel Marant for H&M lookbook; Jay-Z collabs with Barneys New York on “A New York Holiday”; Brian Lichtenberg is suing his brother + more
The latest fashion news: Images from the Isabel Marant for H&M look book have leaked, and the collection is all the bohemian French coolness we expected it to be. (Refinery 29) Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z) is collaborating with Barneys New York on “A New York Holiday,” a collection of limited edition holiday items designed by […] Read More »
Recap: Coterie and Sole Commerce 2013
After the show comes…the selling and buying! Once New York Fashion Week comes to an end, all of the brands that just showed their wares on the runway head on over to Coterie and Sole Commerce to sell those looks to major department stores and boutique buyers. Produced by ENK, the fashion industry’s leading tradeshow producer, […] Read More »
What she wore: Zoe Saldana in Balmain Pre-Fall 2013 and Christian Louboutin Pigaresille Lace & Suede Pumps
If Zoe Saldana ever decides to give up acting, we think she definitely has a career in modeling! The actress looked stunning at the German Premiere of ‘Star Trek – Into Darkness‘, held at the China Club in Berlin. She slayed the competition in a Balmain Pre-Fall 2013 dress and a pair of $795 Christian […] Read More »
Who rocked it hotter: Halle Berry or Ke$ha in similar gold and black brocade print suits
Solange is a pro when it comes to rockin’ printed, menswear-inspired suits, but let’s be honest, not many ladies can pull off the look. Halle Berry and Ke$ha both rocked similar black and gold, brocade-style print suits, stylishly. But who wore it better? Oscar-winning actress Halle first wore a black and gold brocade suit from […] Read More »
Sales You Should Shop Today: Marchesa, Theory, Kelsi Dagger + more
Fashion, Beauty & Accessories AHA Life: Game On: From London, Handcrafted Backgammon Boards, Marchesa, Blumera, Orrefors Baublebar: Princesse Bib Necklaces Belle & Clive: Prada Sport, Wyatt, Loro Piana, Prada, Kenneth Jay Lane, Gucci, Tom Ford, Corso Como, Kooba, Lago Doro, Cynthia Steffe Beyond the Rack: Tommy Girl by Tommy Hilfiger, Lavender Brown, Tag Heuer, Skagen […] Read More »
Celeb style: Kim Kardashian at Cannes, in the Balmain 2012 Resort dress that really gets around
KimYe (that’s Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in case you didn’t know) was spotted at the Cannes Film Festival, where Kanye debuted his short film, Cruel Summer. But all eyes were on what they were wearing. At this point, that’s all a KimYe sighting is good for! The couple went for their usual matchy look, […] Read More »
Style inspiration? Get the look: Michele Bachmann’s white military jacket
We never thought we’d be taking style cues from Michele Bachmann but famous people and fashion sometimes make strange bedfellows. We couldn’t help but notice her white military jacket (possibly this one by Lafayette 148 New York) that she wore at Tuesday night’s GOP debate in Las Vegas (and previously at the GOP Presidential Pre-Debate […] Read More »
Haute fashion + beauty news roundup: More Versace for H&M ads; Beyoncé to design House of Dereon maternity, Rihanna is Esquire’s Sexiest Woman Alive and wears OC on “Talk That Talk” album cover + more
If you’re not already counting down the days until Versace for H&M, these two new images from the ad campaign will surely pique your interest. Check out that heart-covered fringed minidress! (Lucky) Beyoncé really plans to be a girl that rules the world – the fashion world, that is. She’s now working on a maternity […] Read More »
Fashion news roundup: Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony show first collection for Kenzo; preview the Uniqlo Innovation Project; new ads for Versace for H&M + more
Humberto Leon and Carol Lim of Opening Ceremony show their first collection for Kenzo (New York Times) Photo: Valerio Mezzanotti for The New York Times Check out these two new ads for the Versace for H&M collaboration (Racked) Check out the full lookbook of Balmain’s new lower-priced collection – Pierre Balmain (Fashionista) Watch designer Rachel […] Read More »
Get ready for Fall with Alexander Wang’s Freja Boots, Reed Krakoff Grommet Cadet I Shoulder Bag, A Sneak Peek at J.Crew Fall 2011 and more on Weekly Shopping and Goodies
A Few Goody Gumdrops is giving away a jewelry gift card from Kranich’s Jewelers – enter to win! Handbag du Jour loves this bright orange bag for Fall – the Reed Krakoff Grommet Cadet I Shoulder Bag! RedPoppy Fashion wants you to check out J. Crew’s colorful first peek at Fall ’11! Shopping and Info […] Read More »
Haute news: Pierre Balmain line coming soon; DvF, Tahari, and others design Fashion Week bikes; Spanx makes activewear; the Bumbys will judge you
Balmain Is Adding a Sister Line, Pierre Balmain, with a more casual, downtown vibe and with slightly less excessive prices: fom $172-$1,291. (WWD) The Bumbys are out to judge you. Be prepared, especially if you’re wearing platform shoes, liberty prints, neon or cutoff shorts. (NY Mag) Photo: Melissa Hom During New York Fashion Week, Bowery […] Read More »