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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
Media

Instagram Has a New Video Platform. The Key to Success: Don’t Try So Hard.

Fashion companies have a limited window to experiment with Instagram's new long-form video service before it becomes crowded with content. They should embrace the informal, accessible ethos that has proven successful on the platform.

Media

Instagram Has a New Video Platform. The Key to Success: Don’t Try So Hard.

Fashion companies have a limited window to experiment with Instagram's new long-form video service before it becomes crowded with content. They should embrace the informal, accessible ethos that has proven successful on the platform.


Beauty

Inside L'Oréal's Cannes Strategy

With foot traffic sliding in drugstores and eyeballs shifting from televisions to mobile screens, L’Oréal pulled out all the stops at the world’s most watched film festival.

Beauty

Inside L'Oréal's Cannes Strategy

With foot traffic sliding in drugstores and eyeballs shifting from televisions to mobile screens, L’Oréal pulled out all the stops at the world’s most watched film festival.


News & Analysis

Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration

By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.

News & Analysis

Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration

By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.


Fashion Week

A Futurist Game Plan at Balmain

The collection's passages read like capsules rather than a singular message, and a tighter edit could help clarify that.

Fashion Week

A Futurist Game Plan at Balmain

The collection's passages read like capsules rather than a singular message, and a tighter edit could help clarify that.


News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.

News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.


Fashion Week

Another High-Voltage Punch at Balmain

Despite promises of revolution, Olivier Rousteing’s latest outing was business as usual.

Fashion Week

Another High-Voltage Punch at Balmain

Despite promises of revolution, Olivier Rousteing’s latest outing was business as usual.


News & Analysis

As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?

Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.

News & Analysis

As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?

Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.


Fashion Week

Behind Balmain's Neo-Baroque Bling

Balmain shows reflect a fundamental disconnect between the brand's Eighties bling aesthetic and Olivier Rousteing's firm will to talk to his own generation.

Fashion Week

Behind Balmain's Neo-Baroque Bling

Balmain shows reflect a fundamental disconnect between the brand's Eighties bling aesthetic and Olivier Rousteing's firm will to talk to his own generation.


Beauty

News Bites | Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue India, Balmain x L'Oréal Paris

In today's News Bites, Mario Testino guest-edits the May issue of Vogue India, which stars Kendall Jenner on the cover, while Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing tells BoF about his foray into lipstick.

Beauty

News Bites | Kendall Jenner Covers Vogue India, Balmain x L'Oréal Paris

In today's News Bites, Mario Testino guest-edits the May issue of Vogue India, which stars Kendall Jenner on the cover, while Balmain creative director Olivier Rousteing tells BoF about his foray into lipstick.


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