Balmain
Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer Leather High-Top Sneaker
1 week ago
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Furthering its footwear offerings for Spring/Summer 2012, Balmain introduces its latest Leather High Top Sneakers. Making use of its penchant for premium leather textiles, Balmain mocks the pair up in an all-black supple leather upper and is complemented with tonal waxed laces...
Balmain 2012 Fall/Winter Collection
3 weeks ago
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Filling the shoes of a previously successful designer is never an easy task. For Balmain, having Christophe Decarnin at the reins vastly improved and invigorated the French label who saw a transition at the hands of Olivier Rousteing. Entering his sophomore showing for Balmain,...
Balmain Zipped Padded Leather Biker Jacket
3 weeks ago
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Offering a slight deviation from the influx of similarly-themed crop silhouettes, Balmain unveils its full-length Zipped Padded Leather Biker Jacket. Inspired by the same motorcycle history and culture as the more prominent moto styles, the jacket boasts a rich tumbled black...
Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer Catalog
January 10, 2012
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Model Paolo Anchisi steps in front of the lens of photographer Karim Sadli to showcase some of the key items in the Balmain 2012 spring/summer catalog. Mixing black and white images with color, we get a good look at a diverse set of garments ranging from jeans and T-shirts to...
Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer Leather Biker Jacket
January 6, 2012
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As we finally begin to see retailers stock their shelves with Balmain's spring/summer collection, excitement continues to build as we enter the era of newly appointed Creative Director Olivier Rousteing. The latest release from the French label is an all-white leather biker...
Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer High-Top Sneaker
January 5, 2012
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As we transition to the era of newly appointed Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, Parisian fashion house Balmain looks to continue with its luxuriously designed, military-inspired garments, but now with a youthful approach. After a successful showing of his debut collection...
Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer Safari JL Coat
December 23, 2011
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Under the creative helm of Olivier Rousteing, French house of Balmain presents this Safari JL Coat as part the brand’s Spring/Summer 2012 collection. Updating the classic utilitarian outerwear with a more elegant and luxurious flair, while radiating a hint of military fashion,...
Balmain Satin Collar Jacket
December 22, 2011
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Iconic and reinvented French powerhouse Balmain has had a phenomenal success with their rugged and rock ‘n’ roll-influenced offerings for the past few years. Dropping an elegant outerwear piece that is somewhat a departure from their utilitarian fashion, the Parisian brand...
SENSE: Balmain Homme 2011 Fall/Winter Editorial
November 22, 2011
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French fashion house Balmain shows off some of the items from its Balmain Homme 2011 fall/winter collection via this month's SENSE magazine. In this latest collection from new lead designer Olivier Rousteing, we see a subtle biker and rock-inspired vibe blended seamlessly with a...
Balmain Duffle Coat
August 1, 2011
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A trusty accompaniment against chilly winter winds, the duffle coat undergoes a bit of remodeling at the hands of Balmain. The core of the duffle coat is made up of the toggle buttons with a more militaristic flair brought on by a khaki-green body color, and both waist and slash...
Balmain Race Up Boots
July 31, 2011
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Restir takes stock of a new set of boots from high end label Balmain. An extended take on your classic work boot, the design is anchored by crepe outsoles, wooden midsoles, distressed suede construction and extremely long leather laces. Surely catered a bit more towards the...
Balmain 2012 Spring/Summer Collection
June 28, 2011
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Olivier Rousteing was only 25 years old when the announcement was made that he would take over Christophe Decarnin's post at Balmain, the historic French brand that recently experienced a metamorphosis from obscure Peter Sarstedt-cited fashion house into glamorous purveyor...
Balmain Homme 2011 Fall Collection
June 5, 2011
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New images from Balmain Homme's Fall 2011 campaign have recently been released. Although Christophe Decarnin is no longer affiliated with the revamped French fashion house, his decadent rock 'n' roll aesthetic is very much alive in the garments on display here. Not...
Balmain Bike Chain Wallet
May 15, 2011
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Parisian powerhouse Balmain release a new bike chain wallet, part of the label's latest range of accessories. Produced with premium black leather, the wallet features a flap closure with silver hardware and a matching silver bike chain. Priced at ¥47,250 (approx. $585 USD),...
Balmain Welcomes New Designer Olivier Rousteing
April 27, 2011
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Following the departure of Christophe Decarnin, French fashion powerhouse Balmain announces Olivier Rousteing as its new designer. The move fits Rousteing quite well, currently serving as the head of Balmain's womenswear studio since 2009, with five years at Roberto Cavalli...
