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Olivier Rousteing

Former Creative Director, Balmain

With his Balmain army, the social media savvy designer has overseen global growth and a digital revolution at the historic house.

Olivier Rousteing
News & Analysis

On Racism, Fashion Must Do More Than Speak Up

After yet another senseless killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police in the United States, the fashion industry has a duty to its customers and society at large to use its privilege and power to drive systemic change.

News & Analysis

On Racism, Fashion Must Do More Than Speak Up

After yet another senseless killing of an unarmed black man at the hands of the police in the United States, the fashion industry has a duty to its customers and society at large to use its privilege and power to drive systemic change.


Media

How to Stage a Digital Live Event

As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.

Media

How to Stage a Digital Live Event

As sponsorship opportunities dry up and red carpets are on hold for the foreseeable future, moving live events online requires more than a direct translation.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Portraits of Women

From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Portraits of Women

From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


Fashion Week

How Far Does Hype Go?

Some of fashion’s most-hyped labels are facing a moment of truth.

Fashion Week

How Far Does Hype Go?

Some of fashion’s most-hyped labels are facing a moment of truth.


News & Analysis

The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity

More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.

News & Analysis

The Year Ahead: The Business of Inclusivity

More companies will elevate diversity and inclusion as a higher priority, embed it across the organisation and hire dedicated leadership roles, but their initiatives will also come under increasing scrutiny in terms of sincerity and results.


Fashion Week

Balmain’s High-Visibility Mega Mix

The show was long and confusing, but the pleated and more fluid pieces were an interesting evolution from the hyper construction Olivier Rousteing usually favours.

Fashion Week

Balmain’s High-Visibility Mega Mix

The show was long and confusing, but the pleated and more fluid pieces were an interesting evolution from the hyper construction Olivier Rousteing usually favours.


News & Analysis

How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.

News & Analysis

How Sustainability Became Fashion’s New Battleground

The industry has long treated climate initiatives as a secondary concern, but as scrutiny from consumers and regulators heats up, finding a way to strike the delicate balance between environmental impact and growth is becoming a business imperative.


Beauty

Kylie Jenner Pulls out of Paris Fashion Week Due to Hospitalisation

Jenner, who will miss the launch of her new cosmetics collaboration with Balmain, did not disclose further details of her illness.

Beauty

Kylie Jenner Pulls out of Paris Fashion Week Due to Hospitalisation

Jenner, who will miss the launch of her new cosmetics collaboration with Balmain, did not disclose further details of her illness.


Fashion Week

Festival Spirit at Balmain

Audacious styles like these were made for such a large stage, as was Olivier Rousteing, who exuded the confidence of a pop star when he took his final bow.

Fashion Week

Festival Spirit at Balmain

Audacious styles like these were made for such a large stage, as was Olivier Rousteing, who exuded the confidence of a pop star when he took his final bow.


Fashion Week

A Fresh Rebellion at Balmain

This was Olivier Rousteing breaking his own mold in every sense, delivering a collection that read as a total homage to Karl Lagerfeld.

Fashion Week

A Fresh Rebellion at Balmain

This was Olivier Rousteing breaking his own mold in every sense, delivering a collection that read as a total homage to Karl Lagerfeld.


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