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 »
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 »
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]
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 + Beauty News Roundup: Olivier Rousteing inspired by Vegas for Balmain; Smurfette rocks Dolce & Gabbana; Rachel Zoe Now at Neiman Marcus and more
Olivier Rousteing gets inspired by Elvis in Las Vegas for first collection for Balmain (Style.com) 6 Compact Cameras for Fashion Bloggers (Independent Fashion Bloggers) Smurfette rocks Marc Jacobs, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana, and Louis Vuitton accessories for Harper’s Bazaar spread (Handbag du Jour) Kate Moss Wears John Galliano for her Cotswolds wedding to rocker Jamie […] Read More »
5 things you should know about Olivier Rousteing, Balmain’s new head designer
Balmain announced Tuesday that Olivier Rousteing has been appointed designer of its women’s and men’s ready-to-wear collections. He will replace Christophe Decarnin who recently exited the French fashion house. Yes, Rousteing has model good looks, but there are five other things you should know about him: 1. He is a graduate of the Paris fashion […] Read More »