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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
Fashion Week

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon

Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

Fashion Week

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon

Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.


Marketing

How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines

While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?

Marketing

How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines

While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?


News & Analysis

Balmain Reportedly Seeking Sale

The heirs of Alain Hivelin, the late owner of Balmain, are looking to sell the French fashion house, according to market reports.

News & Analysis

Balmain Reportedly Seeking Sale

The heirs of Alain Hivelin, the late owner of Balmain, are looking to sell the French fashion house, according to market reports.


Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.

Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.


Fashion Week

A Return To Pumped-Up Masculinity

​Olivier ​Rousteing heralded the return of the unabashed übermensch, with body-enhancing uniforms, skintight trousers and indulgent embroideries.

Fashion Week

A Return To Pumped-Up Masculinity

​Olivier ​Rousteing heralded the return of the unabashed übermensch, with body-enhancing uniforms, skintight trousers and indulgent embroideries.


Fashion Week

Igniting Demand in Paris

From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.

Fashion Week

Igniting Demand in Paris

From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | People

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our People channel.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | People

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our People channel.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.


News & Analysis

Olivier Rousteing #My2015

Click to watch Olivier Rousteing look back at his year in fashion.

News & Analysis

Olivier Rousteing #My2015

Click to watch Olivier Rousteing look back at his year in fashion.


News & Analysis

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season

BoF's edit of the season's best fashion films proves the industry is waking up to the potential of online video, but progress is slow.

News & Analysis

Top 10 Fashion Films of the Season

BoF's edit of the season's best fashion films proves the industry is waking up to the potential of online video, but progress is slow.


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