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Balmain 2017

BALMAIN black 2017 CROCODILE TAIL Clutch Bag
BALMAIN black 2017 CROCODILE TAIL Clutch Bag

BALMAIN black 2017 CROCODILE TAIL Clutch Bag

By Balmain

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Balmain clutch in black matte crocodile tail, masterfully crafted in a bold, architectural silhouette that showcases the dramatic scale and texture of the exotic skin.

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BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L

BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L

By Balmain

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L Reference: TGAS/D00734 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2017 Material: Cotton, Ble...

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New Balmain Runway S/S 2017 Gold Chainmail Halter Open Back Top
New Balmain Runway S/S 2017 Gold Chainmail Halter Open Back Top

New Balmain Runway S/S 2017 Gold Chainmail Halter Open Back Top

By Balmain

Located in Englishtown, NJ

New Balmain Runway S/S 2017 Gold Chainmail Halter Open Back Top FR 38 As seen on Zoey Deutch and Look 78 on the Spring 2017 Runway.

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Balmain men jacket 2017
Balmain men jacket 2017

Balmain men jacket 2017

By Balmain, Balmain Paris

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Size 48FR indicated. 2017 Fall-Winter Collection under the artistic direction of Olivier Rousteing.

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BALMAIN blue cotton 2017 CROCHET HALTER Dress 38
BALMAIN blue cotton 2017 CROCHET HALTER Dress 38

BALMAIN blue cotton 2017 CROCHET HALTER Dress 38

By Balmain

Located in Zürich, CH

Balmain Resort '17 crochet halter dress in prussian blue cotton (85%) and viscose (15%). Closes with golden zipper on the back and two golden snaps behind the neck. Brand new. Tag S...

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BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L

BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L

By Balmain

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished velvet dress L Reference: TGAS/D00734 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2017 Material: Cotton, Ble...

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BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 studded embellished velvet one shoulder dress L
BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 studded embellished velvet one shoulder dress L

BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 studded embellished velvet one shoulder dress L

By Balmain

Located in Hong Kong, NT

BALMAIN Olivier Rousteing 2017 silver studded bead embellished black velvet one shoulder dress L Reference: TGAS/D00734 Brand: Balmain Designer: Olivier Rousteing Collection: 2017 Ma...

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BALMAIN red & black mohair 2017 TARTAN FRINGED JACQUARD KNIT OPEN Jacket 38 S
BALMAIN red & black mohair 2017 TARTAN FRINGED JACQUARD KNIT OPEN Jacket 38 S

BALMAIN red & black mohair 2017 TARTAN FRINGED JACQUARD KNIT OPEN Jacket 38 S

By Balmain

Located in Zürich, CH

100% authentic Balmain open knit jacket in black and red mohair (30%), wool (29%), viscose (28%) and polyamide (13%). Features a fringed hemline and cuffs. Has padded shoulders, two ...

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Balmain 2017 Double-Breasted Denim Skirt
Balmain 2017 Double-Breasted Denim Skirt

Balmain 2017 Double-Breasted Denim Skirt

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Balmain 2017 Double-Breasted Denim Skirt Color: Blue Composition: Not listed, feels like cotton blend Lining: Black textile Closure/Opening: Back zip closure Exterior Pockets: Two j...

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From the voluminous skirts of the post-World War II “New Look” favored by Hollywood icons like Audrey Hepburn and Marlene Dietrich to the sleek, skinny jeans seen on Nicki Minaj, Kid Cudi and every Kardashian, clothes from the House of Balmain have long been mainstays in celebrity wardrobes.

The son of a dressmaker and a drapery salesman, Pierre Balmain was born in 1914 in southeastern France and formed an interest in fashion at an early age. His mother wanted her son to be an architect — but the principles of design and structure Balmain learned in his brief studies at the École des Beaux Arts served him well throughout his career. 

Balmain founded his now-iconic label in 1945. Alongside fellow couture titans Christian Dior and Hubert de Givenchy, Balmain’s postwar take on luxe dressing featured bell-shaped skirts falling from slender waists, structured jackets over sheath day dresses and embellishments like fur trim; he called the look “Jolie Madame.” The Duchess of Windsor was an early fan, prompting an aristocratic following. 

Balmain was among the first to offer French looks to the American market. Since Pierre Balmain’s death in 1982, the design reins have been handed to luminaries such as Oscar de la Renta and Olivier Rousteing, an alum of Roberto Cavalli who was installed as creative director at the label in 2011.

Today’s Balmain has more in common with the master’s original haute couture than you might expect: sharply tailored blazers that nip in at the waist, delicate stilettos and ultra-feminine evening dresses are wardrobe basics for the 21st-century woman, too. Lovers of couture history will also prize the fluid, easy sketches from the master’s own hand they’ll find on offer here, while fashionistas clamor for the brand’s t-shirts, military-style jackets and skinny jeans. 

Whether you’re a colonel in Rousteing’s “glamour army” or you fancy yourself a “Jolie Madame,” a Balmain piece — from the 1960s or even last season — will add a bold, sexy note to your look. Daytime or night, Balmain feels right now.

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Questions About Balmain

  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
    Balmain is a French fashion house that opened in 1945. The full name of the company is Pierre Balmain, S.A., after founder Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain. Although the brand produces a full range of apparel and accessories, its leather jackets and blazers are especially well known. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of Balmain.
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The Balmain brand is a French luxury fashion house founded by Pierre Balmain in 1945. The current creative director is Oliver Rousteing, who was 25 years old at the time of his appointment. Prior to Balmain, Rousteing was the creative director for the women’s ready-to-wear collection at Roberto Cavalli. Find an assortment of Balmain apparel from the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    No, Balmain is owned by the investment firm Mayhoola for Investments, which is based in Qatar. It is currently headed by creative director Olivier Rousteing, a Black designer. Shop for expertly authenticated Balmain products from top boutiques around the world on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Sometimes. Balmain offers many styles of polarized sunglasses as well as non-polarized sunglasses to suit your needs and personal preferences. Polarization is typically identified in the name or features of the particular style of sunglasses. On 1stDibs, find a range of authentic Balmain sunglasses from top sellers.