Olivier Rousteing | HYPEBEAST

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Date of Birth April 03, 1986

Headquarter Bordeaux, France

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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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Olivier Rousteing Believes Today’s Revolution Will Bring a Brighter Future

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Olivier Rousteing Believes Today’s Revolution Will Bring a Brighter Future

The French designer reflects on nearly a decade at Balmain and how his perspective has changed during these pressing times.

By Christina Hong/Jul 13, 2020

Jul 13, 2020

4,156 Hypes

Balmain's New High-Rise BBOLD Range Embodies Innovative Sneaker Design

Balmain's New High-Rise BBOLD Range Embodies Innovative Sneaker Design

Presented by Balmain

Double soles for extra amplification.

Presented by Balmain /Jun 11, 2020

Jun 11, 2020

15,020 Hypes

NTWRK Partners with Akoni and Balmain for COVID-19 Relief

NTWRK Partners with Akoni and Balmain for COVID-19 Relief

Presented by NTWRK

100% of proceeds will support The Global Fund.

Presented by NTWRK /Apr 28, 2020

Apr 28, 2020

2,038 Hypes

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

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

Unapologetically gaudy.

By Hunter Mak/Jan 20, 2018

Jan 20, 2018

14,605 Hypes

Balmain's 2018 Spring/Summer Collection Continues to Reinvent the Embellished Rockstar

Balmain's 2018 Spring/Summer Collection Continues to Reinvent the Embellished Rockstar

Featuring victorian era details, tie-dyes, yacht-club stripes, and leather, lots of leather.

By Robert Marshall Jr./Jun 24, 2017

Jun 24, 2017

6,187 Hypes

Massimo Piombini Appointed as the New CEO of Balmain

Massimo Piombini Appointed as the New CEO of Balmain

He will work closely alongside creative director, Olivier Rousteing.

By Keith Estiler/Apr 3, 2017

Apr 3, 2017

1,523 Hypes

The Balmain Army Goes Glam Rock for 2017 Fall/Winter

The Balmain Army Goes Glam Rock for 2017 Fall/Winter

Scored to Bon Jovi, Scorpions and Queen. Plus an exclusive backstage look.

By Robert Marshall Jr./Jan 21, 2017

Jan 21, 2017

4,376 Hypes

The Best High Fashion Collaborations of 2016

The Best High Fashion Collaborations of 2016

Did your favorite partnership make the cut?

By Helena Yeung/Dec 15, 2016

Dec 15, 2016

19,608 Hypes

POLLS: What Was Nike's Best Collaborative Sneaker This Year?

POLLS: What Was Nike's Best Collaborative Sneaker This Year?

2016 was the year of collaboration.

By Helena Yeung/Sep 23, 2016

Sep 23, 2016

18,712 Hypes

Balmain 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

Balmain 2017 Spring/Summer Collection

Doing the Canadian Tuxedo justice.

By Helena Yeung/Jun 25, 2016

Jun 25, 2016

5,583 Hypes

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