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.


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.

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.

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.

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.

In Paris, Portraits of Women
From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.

In Paris, Portraits of Women
From Chloé to Nina Ricci, femininity was a multi-part act, reports Angelo Flaccavento.


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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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