Simone Ashley made a striking appearance at the London premiere of 'F1: The Movie' wearing a futuristic Balmain gown, despite not being featured in the film, showcasing her confidence and style with a bold, attention-grabbing look.
Sydney Sweeney turned heads at the premiere of her new horror film "Immaculate" by wearing a striking floral structural top from Balmain's fall 2024 collection, paired with black trousers and slicked-back hair. The actor, known for her daring fashion choices, also stars as a pregnant nun in the film, which she produced, showcasing a different side of her acting skills.
Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing showcases a defiant and opulent runway display at Paris Fashion Week, just days after garments from his collection were stolen. The show pays homage to the iconic friendship between Gertrude Stein and Pierre Balmain, featuring a floral theme with rose-inspired designs. Despite the setback, Rousteing's collection combines traditional couture with contemporary touches, receiving applause from celebrities such as Cher and Kim Cattrall. Other highlights from Paris Fashion Week include Dries Van Noten's '70s-inspired collection, Courrèges' blend of past and future with a space-age twist, and Marni's debut in Paris with intricate craftsmanship and innovative designs.
Ming Lee Simmons made a statement at Balmain's spring 2024 show during Paris Fashion Week by wearing a pair of 6-inch platform sandals. The peep-toe heels featured thick soles and adjustable buckled slingback straps, all crafted with glossy black patent leather. Simmons paired the towering shoes with a buttoned black vest-like minidress and a matching blazer with exaggerated white lapels. She completed the look with a lacy black bra and small gold and diamond earrings. Paris Fashion Week, which runs from September 25 to October 3, showcases fashion shows and presentations from various brands.
Poppy Delevingne, Lucy Hale, and Romee Strijd attended the Balmain presentation during Paris Fashion Week, showcasing their stylish outfits. Poppy wore a white woollen minidress, Lucy opted for a gloved tuxedo top, and Romee looked stunning in an intricate black leather shirt dress. Other notable guests included Cher and Mia Regan. Balmain recently experienced a robbery where dozens of pieces from their new collection were stolen.
French fashion label Balmain's upcoming collection was stolen when a delivery truck was hijacked in Paris, according to the company's artistic director, Olivier Rousteing. Over 50 garments were taken as they were being transported from the airport to Balmain's headquarters. The theft occurred less than two weeks before the brand was set to showcase its new designs at Paris Fashion Week. Balmain's show will still proceed as scheduled, and the company, along with its suppliers, will work to remake the missing garments. The brand is among over 100 labels participating in the fashion event.
Margot Robbie channels the '90s Barbie aesthetic in a pink leather corseted minidress from Balmain, complete with a sheer bodice and sleeves, silver chain belt, and pink pointed-toe pumps. Her crimped blonde hair and glossy pink lips add an '80s touch to the look. Despite embodying the iconic doll in her press tour looks, Robbie never imagined herself playing Barbie and didn't even own a Barbie doll as a child.
Kate Middleton made her first appearance at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships wearing a double-breasted mint green Balmain blazer with a white lapel and buttons, paired with a white pleated skirt and Gianvito Rossi pumps. She sat in the royal box next to Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer. This year, Wimbledon has updated its dress code to allow women players to wear dark-colored undershorts to ease anxiety around periods.
Beyoncé paid tribute to Juneteenth by wearing glamorous ensembles made exclusively by Black designers during her Amsterdam concert. The outfits included a striking red, bead- and crystal-embroidered dress and a silver lamé jersey draped mini dress and matching thigh-high boots by Ferragamo creative director Maximilian Davis, a futuristic, silver-armored bodysuit and a yellow and black custom-made Balmain bodysuit by Olivier Rousteing, and a metallic “shattered glass” catsuit by LaQuan Smith. Beyoncé also gave a first look at a new Ivy Park collection with a disco-inspired beach dress.
Beyoncé stunned in a crystal-embellished black off-the-shoulder minidress from Balmain for a date night with Jay-Z. The LBD featured built-in gloves and a long sparkly sash, accessorized with a matching blinged-out handbag and towering black platform heels. She added a pop of color with glittery lilac eyeshadow and paired her caramel-colored curls with pink lipgloss.
Ice Spice has been invited as a special guest of Vogue by Anna Wintour to attend the Met Gala, where she will be wearing a custom Balmain piece. She will also be partnering with Vogue and eBay for a behind-the-scenes look into her journey to the event. Ice Spice's recent duet with Nicki Minaj, "Princess Diana," shot to the Top 5 of the Billboard Hot 100, and she was also handpicked by Kim Kardashian to star in her new Skims collection campaign.
Beyonce has co-designed a new fashion collection with Balmain's Olivier Rousteing, titled Renaissance Couture, which includes 17 looks inspired by tracks or song lyrics from her latest album. The collection features eye-popping looks, including chandeliers and big hats, and is a "one of a kind" couture offering. Two of the looks have already debuted at the Brit and Grammy awards this year, with more to be unveiled in the future. The collaboration marks the first time a black woman has overseen the couture offering from an historic Parisian house.
Beyoncé and Balmain's Olivier Rousteing have co-designed a couture collection inspired by Beyoncé's album "Renaissance." The collection features 17 looks, each inspired by a specific track and lyric from the album. The designs honor both the history of the house and the musical heritage of the performer. This marks the first time a Black woman has overseen the couture offering from an historic Parisian house, and the first time a Black man has overseen all the collections at an historic Parisian house.
Melanie Lynskey wore a bold blue-green Balmain blazer dress to celebrate the arrival of the second season of Yellowjackets, revealing a corset underneath. Her stylist shared behind-the-scenes looks at the ensemble on Instagram. During the event, Lynskey talked about how she differs from her character in the show, particularly in terms of parenting styles.