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Olivier Rousteing is a French fashion designer and the current creative director of French fashion house, Balmain.
Olivier was born in France in 1986, growing up in Bordeaux with adoptive wite parents before moving to Paris at age 19 to study at ESMOD (Ecole Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode). He graduated in 2003 and began his career at Roberto Cavalli. Rousteing quickly became the Italian label’s head designer for women’s ready-to-wear, a position which he held for five years.
In 2009, Rousteing moved to Balmain to head its women’s ready-to-wear line, working closely with then-creative director, Christophe Decarnin, who has been attributed as having influenced Rousteing’s style.
In 2011, Rousteing replaced Decarnin as the label’s creative director, overseeing both its men’s and women’s lines. Rousteing has continued to uphold Balmain’s reputation, with his rock-and-roll and edgier aesthetic both revitalizing the brand and gaining it new followers.
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From Jonathan Anderson’s supersized Dior cargos to Willy Chavarria’s brocade trousers, we’ve curated the most interesting menswear developments from the SS26 runways.
From university with Glenn Martens and Demna, to launching his own label Atlein, and receiving the top seat at the 80-year-old French maison.
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Closing a 14-year tenure at the French house he began leading at only 24 years old.
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Following a vibrant and graphic spring collection, comfort is now key.
With handwritten prints from the creative director and trompe l’oeil reprisals of his signature biker styles.
Designer Olivier Rousteing referenced Monsieur Balmain’s breakthrough “New French Style,” as well as the unique pillars of his coined uniform.
From Beyoncé’s ‘RENAISSANCE’ world tour to Pharrell’s Louis Vuitton debut, this year was filled with big moments for fashion’s history books.
Designer Olivier Rousteing shared it was due to the delivery truck being “hijacked,” also announcing the show will still happen.
Exploring life as art, mythology and droid-like techniques.
Hypebeast speaks to the Boy Wonder of Balmain about the House’s latest sustainable project and how he has the key to unlocking longevity.
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