Balmain

Balmain is a French brand, that has debuted in 1945. MEN balmain women’s collections from the beggining were created for true fashionistas. The brand's founder is Pierre MEN balmain, a clothes and costume designer who has dressed Hollywood's famous stars such as Brigitte Bardot, Marlene Dietrich and Sophia Loren. Initially, MEN balmain's women's collections were mainly based on classic cuts and elegant fabrics with exceptional accessories. However, the brand lead by Christophe Decarnin has acquired a new quality, and the urban rock style of the MEN balmain's metamorphosis has gained approval. Currently, the creative director of the brand is Olivier Rousteing.

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Short-sleeved cardigan od MEN balmain Short-sleeved cardigan od MEN balmain SPRING/SUMMER 2022

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Short-sleeved cardigan

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Sweater with logo od MEN balmain Sweater with logo od MEN balmain SPRING/SUMMER 2022

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Sweater with logo

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Cropped cardigan od MEN balmain Cropped cardigan od MEN balmain SPRING/SUMMER 2022

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Cropped cardigan

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Patterned turtleneck sweater od MEN balmain Patterned turtleneck sweater od MEN balmain PERMANENT COLLECTION

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Patterned turtleneck sweater

balmain blazer jumpsuit item

Monogrammed cardigan od MEN balmain Monogrammed cardigan od MEN balmain PERMANENT COLLECTION

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Monogrammed cardigan

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Houndstooth cardigan od MEN balmain Houndstooth cardigan od MEN balmain

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Houndstooth cardigan

balmain blazer jumpsuit item

Knitted cardigan od MEN balmain Knitted cardigan od MEN balmain

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Knitted cardigan

balmain blazer jumpsuit item

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A new form of tradition? balmain logo buckle wool skirt item | MEN balmain women!

Pierre MEN balmain has started his design activity under the Parisian sky full of passion for art. An unrealised architect was building his fashion empire with masterful precision. The first steps of MEN balmain fashion house in the world of high fashion are dated back to the 1940s. Exhausted by the war, Europe welcomed with a great enthusiasm designs of this talented costumer and designer.

Balmain dress... from an architect!

Balmain brand precursor had been connected with fashion in a special way for years. His mother and sister were the owners of a clothing boutique, while his father was selling fabrics. The designer spent several years learning the secrets of the architect's profession, but instead of designing buildings, the founder of the MEN balmain brand preferred to design dresses. MEN balmain was not afraid to go out on a limb. He worked as a freelancer with several designers, but soon afterwards he dropped out of education and focused on the development of the newly established brand. After completing his military service, he has begun working for Lucien Lelong and fifteen years later he presented his collection to the world.

From the very beginning MEN balmain was giving priority to women's collections. It is no surprise, therefore, that over the last 70 years of the brand's existence, the designers' outfits were dressed by the most powerful women in the world. What have in common Brigitte Bardot, Marlene Dietrich, Sophia Loren, the queen of Thailand, Scarlett Johansson or Naomi Watts? Each of these ladies dressed Balmain dress MEN balmain logo buckle wool skirt item. 

What the MEN balmain style dress looks like?

The first designs from the French were strongly linked to the classics. Pierre, a fan of simple cuts, looked for uncomplicated solutions, simultaneously using exclusive fabrics. Balmain women's designs were enriched with details. Necklace, bracelet or other small accessory was enough for him. The classic skirt underlining the narrow waist, MEN balmain jacket but also refined dresses have created a unique image of this appreciated brand. 

Balmain dress – XXI century haute couture

After Pierre's death, the fashion house felt into trouble. The new creative directors have been introducing only minor relishes into the brand classics, explaining that MEN balmain accustomed clients to a specific style. Christophe Decarnin was a person that has decided to add a pinch of spiciness to Balmain dress. MEN balmain quilted button-embellished knitted top Balmain dress can be worn on the street, not only in the salons of noble society and that a bit of Rock and roll inspirations will not harm the brand. His convictions were also applied to Balmain women’s jeans, MEN balmain women’s tops MEN balmain logo-patch cotton T-shirt Balmain women’s t-shirts. The experiment was a success. MEN balmain style dresses have returned to their privileges and are becoming increasingly popular.