Balmain’s Creative Directors Through the Years

Eighty years ago, Pierre Balmain revealed his first couture collection to the press in his headquarters located 44 Rue François 1er, to this day still the house’s flagship, in front…

From Josephine Baker to Beyoncé

Pierre Balmain was one of the earliest designers to grasp the power of celebrity in fashion. The French couturier built close relationships with the superstars of his era, dressing them…

Olivier Rousteing Honored at FIT Couture Council Luncheon

On Wednesday afternoon, the transition from summer to fall was on clear display at the FIT Couture Council Luncheon inside Lincoln Center’s David H. Koch Theatre. Temperate weather brought out…

Balmain Resort 2026 Runway, Fashion Show & Collection Review:

Balmain’s knitwear-heavy, hardware-light runway show last March reflected a new impulse to streamline — and broaden — the brand’s products and collections. Olivier Rousteing kept swimming in the same direction…

Jenna Ortega Favors Heavy Metal in Balmain’s Ruler Dress for Met Gala

Jenna Ortega wore a look that was made to measure at Met Gala on Monday in New York. Dressed in Balmain, the actress illuminated on the red carpet in a…

Inside Olivier Rousteing x Johnnie Walker Vault Launch Dinner

On Saturday night, the McKittrick Hotel — the longtime home of immersive “Macbeth” production “Sleep No More” — opened its doors for a new Scottish arrival. This time, the story…

Olivier Rousteing on Johnnie Walker ‘The Couture Expression’ Collaboration

Olivier Rousteing and Johnnie Walker have teamed up for the first Johnnie Walker Vault release, “Couture Expression.”   ”When I spoke with the team of Johnnie Walker, I was so excited…