Balmain Taps Skinny Jeans, Sequins & Patent Leather for Fall/Winter 2018

Unapologetically gaudy.

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As we reach the bitter end of Paris Fashion Week Men’s, French house Balmain debuts its Fall/Winter 2018 collection.

The label exerts its youthful DNA via a familiar mix of gaudy graphics, body-hugging silhouettes, glittery embellishments and shiny leathers. Standout outfits include a militaristic turtle neck tunic styled under a satin blazer with leather lapels as well as a metallic silver fringe jacket over a chainmail shirt. Elsewhere, Creative Director Olivier Rousteing provides his signature range of luxe fur coats, army green embellished jackets, skintight denim and colorful sequined shirts.

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