$3,416
Size: FR 40 - UK 12 - US 8
Balmain by Christophe Decarnin black leather safety-pin skirt, ss 2011
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
▪ Balmain black leather safety-pin knee-length skirt ▪ Designed by Christophe Decarnin ▪ 2 rows
$8,883
Size: FR 38 - UK 10 - US 6
Balmain by Christophe Decarnin destroyed jersey and metal mini dress, ss 2010
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
▪ Balmain destroyed khaki green jersey mini dress ▪ Designed by Christophe Decarnin ▪ Rippings and
$432Sale Price|20% Off
BALMAIN 2011 Christophe Decarnin Punk Graffiti silver pin ripped tank top FR38 M
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALMAIN 2011 Christophe Decarnin Punk Graffiti silver pin ripped tank top FR38 M Reference: NKLL
BALMAIN Christophe Decarnin Runway F/W 2010 Silk Bouclé Chain-Embellished Jacket
By Balmain, Balmain Paris
Located in Woodland Hills, CA
From Christophe Decarnin’s Fall/Winter 2010 collection, this iconic Balmain military-inspired
Balmain jacquard lame evening blazer, c. 2010
By Balmain, Christopher Decarnin
Located in London, GB
, designed by Christophe Decarnin. The blazer is in a high quality jacquard fabric with gold-tone lame thread
Rare Balmain Spring 2009 RTW Crystals And Faux Pearls Embellished Jacket 36 FR
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Balmain By Christophe Decarnin 2009 runway black jacket with crystals and faux pearls. Size 36FR
BALMAIN Evening Clutch in black Leather Patchwork
By Balmain
Located in Paris, FR
closure. The inside is in black satin with a zipped pocket. Collection Winter 2011 by Christophe
$2,600
Size: FR 38 (fits small)
2011 BALMAIN olive green melton wool long military coat - new with tags
By Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Olive-green, melton-wool, long peacoat with gold military buttons designed by Christophe Decarnin
Runway Balmain Crystals And Faux Pearls Embellished Jacket, 2009 Spring RTW
By Balmain, Balmain Paris
Located in New York, NY
, Spring RTW collection by By Christophe Decarnin. Rare, exclusive item Size: 36 Fr (XS-S) Length: 54cm
Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway Fringed Zipper Jacket, Spring 2010
By Balmain
Located in Cincinnati, OH
Balmain by Christophe Decarnin, Spring-Summer 2010, military jacket featuring zippered stand collar
Pierre Balmain Strapless Feather Cocktail Dress
By Pierre Balmain
Located in Athens, Agia Paraskevi
Detail Around The End Line, And A Silver Visible Back Zipper. Christophe Decarnin Was The Designer Of
BALMAIN by Christophe Decarnin Runway White Leather Studded Jacket
By Balmain Paris
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
2011 Balmain by Christophe Decarnin Runway White motorcycle style lamb leather studded jacket with
Balmain by Christophe Decarnin stonewash denim beaded drummer jacket, ss 2009
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
▪ Balmain stonewash denim drummer jacket ▪ Designed by Christophe Decarnin ▪ Beaded frogging ▪
Balmain By Christophe Decarnin Studded Leather Biker Jacket 42 FR
By Balmain
Located in Sydney, New South Wales
: Balmain By Christophe Decarnin Product: Studded Leather Biker Jacket Size: 42 Fr Colour: Ivory
SS2009 Decarnin Balmain Military Denim Jacket FR40
By Balmain
Located in PARIS, FR
Balmain jacket SS2009 collection by Christophe Decarnin, military inspiration, in washed denim
Balmain 2009 Veste iconic FR40 Denim Military Jacket by Decarnin UK12 US10
By Balmain
Located in PARIS, FR
Balmain jacket SS2009 collection by Christophe Decarnin, military inspiration, in washed denim
Fashion Art Piece BALMAIN Crystal's Embellished Jacket Christophe D. Runway '09
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
desirable and collectible Christophe Decarnin 2009 runway collection.Seen on the best dressed : Anna Dello
Balmain Runway Military Jacket, Fall/Winter 2010
By Balmain
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
-coveted Fall/Winter 2010 collection, designed under the creative direction of Christophe Decarnin
Balmain Skinny Bellbottom Camo Pants Runway Lace-up Biker Jeans
By Balmain
Located in Krakow, PL
Paris by Christophe Decarnin Slim fitted biker bellbottoms Low rise Ribbed knee seam detailing Leafy
BALMAIN Vintage Decarnin green silver embellished military jacket FR40 M
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Brand: Balmain Designer: Christophe Decarnin Material: Cotton Color: Green, Bronze Pattern: Solid
BALMAIN Jacket '09 Runway Seen And Owned By Pop Icon Michael Jackson
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
displayed in his closet.(picture's attached). He was a big fan and collector of Christophe Decarnin
BALMAIN black cotton distressed chainmail lined padded shoulder shirt FR38
By Balmain
Located in Hong Kong, NT
Brand: Balmain Designer: Christophe Decarnin Material: Cotton Color: Black Pattern: Solid Closure
Balmain by Christophe Decarnin studded leather biker jacket, c. 2011
By Balmain
Located in London, GB
A Balmain leather biker from the Spring/Summer 2011 collection, designed by Christophe Decarnin
Balmain Embellished Wool Tailcoat by Christophe Decarnin, Spring/Summer 2010
By Balmain
Located in CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, ZH
From Balmain’s iconic Spring/Summer 2010 collection under Christophe Decarnin, this rare black
Rare Balmain 2011 Christophe Decarnin Runway Leather Embellished Skirt 34
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Balmain runway 2011 leather safety pin studded embellished skirt. Excellent pre-owned collection.Style of the skirt is kind of destructed with lot's of safety pins and different stu...
Balmain Runway 2010 Purple Gold Embelished Dress Mint 38FR
By Balmain
Located in New York, NY
Christophe Decarnin era. FINAL SALE.
BALMAIN mat quilted leather large messenger bag
By Balmain
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Jet black leather quilted shoulder bag designed by Christophe Decarnin for Balmain. Bag features
2010 Iconic Balmain Gold Chain Dress
By Balmain
Located in Studio City, CA
Christophe Decarnin era - sleek, edgy and entirely rock star. From the famous A/H 2010 collection, this dress
Balmain Runway Military Style Denim Jacket, SS 2009
By Balmain, Balmain Paris
Located in New York, NY
Balmain runway jacket in military style by Christophe Decarnin. Light blue washed denim. Fitted
Balmain Fall 2011 Metallic Eyelash suede dress by Christophe Decarnin
By Christopher Decarnin, Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A truly distinct and stunning example of Christopher Decarnin’s Rock and Roll chic aesthetic that
Balmain Rhinestone and Zipper Dress
By Balmain
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning piece in leather, lace and metal by the masterful Christophe Decarnin. Rhinestone
2010 Vintage Balmain Jacquard Lame Evening Blazer
By Balmain
Located in Montgomery, TX
collection, designed by Christophe Decarnin. FR Size 40 - US M Total length 71 cm Shoulders 40 cm Sleeve
Sparkling Ungaro Beaded Leopard-print Jacket
By Emanuel Ungaro
Located in New York, NY
shop. More may have been more back then, but now more is less. I am thinking about Christophe
John Galliano for Christian Dior Silk Lace up Top and Skirt
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
An incredible 2 piece silk skirt and top set in a pink and yellow flower print from John Galliano for Christian Dior. The top has adjustable functional pink lacing at the center fron...
John Galliano for Christian Dior S/S 2009 Silk Halter Dress
By John Galliano, Christian Dior
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous rich purple silk halter dress by John Galliano for Christian Dior. It is fitted through the bodice with a stunning intricately detailed ruffle trimmed plunge halter neckli...
$471
Size: Recommended Size; UK 10-12
Vivienne Westwood 2000s Gold Label Peach Pastel Pink fitted Corset Shirt Blouse
By Vivienne Westwood
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Superb Vintage Vivienne Westwood Gold Label Blouse (circa 2007) featuring a tailored silhouette giving an almost corset like flouncy shape, buttons down the front and short capped ...
D&G Vintage Spring/Summer 2006 Powder Pink Corset Top IT 40
By D&G by DOLCE & GABBANA
Located in Berlin, DE
An iconic piece from Dolce & Gabbana’s ultra-feminine Spring/Summer 2006 runway collection — this structured corset top exemplifies the label’s early 2000s romantic sensuality wi...
Dolce & Gabbana Strapless Silk Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Water Mill, NY
A stunning fine silk leopard print bustier dress from Dolce and Gabbana. Ruching emanating from the center front creates a flattering cinched waist, in contrast the back is unadorned...
Thierry Mugler Pink Dress
By Thierry Mugler
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Thierry Mugler Dress We offer more exclusive vintage items, view our frontstore This vintage spaghetti strapped pink tailored mini dress consists of satin inserts as well as cross ...
CHRISTIAN DIOR Boutique c.1990s Haute Couture Numbered Black Silk Sequin Bustier
By Christian Dior
Located in Thiensville, WI
Christian Dior Boutique c.1990's haute couture numbered (16923) black silk sequin bustier. Strapless sweetheart neckline. Black sequin embellished waistline. Center back separating z...
F/W 1995 Christian Dior by Gianfranco Ferré Tangerine Orange Silk Mohair Jacket
By Christian Dior, Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior
Located in Sheffield, GB
Superb Mohair & Raw silk collar-less jacket in a tangerine colour with decorative press stud closure buttons down the front. Designed by Gianfranco Ferré for Christian Dior’s Fal...
John Galliano for Christian Dior Ruched Corset Bustier Dress
By Christian Dior, John Galliano
Located in Water Mill, NY
A gorgeous soft gold fine silk knit dress from Christian Dior. It has an inner boned corset with underwire bust cups, and detachable spaghetti straps enabling the dress to also be wo...
$7,290
Size: measurements in description
ISSEY MIYAKE 1997 Guest Artist Series No. 2 Nobuyoshi Araki beige Dress
By Issey Miyake Guest Artist, Issey Miyake
Located in 上海市, Xuhui district
NOTE: COLOR OF THIS ITEM PLEASE CHECK CLOSE-UP IMAGES (the one with tags) This bold and artistic mini dress features a striking beige base with intricate pleated detailing that crea...
S/S 1999 Dolce & Gabbana Burgundy Red Wet-Look Strappy Runway Cocktail Dress
By Dolce & Gabbana
Located in Sheffield, GB
A Divine wet-look effect dress, crafted from a shiny, red satin material from Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring/ Summer 1999 Collection. Featuring square neck-line, fully adjustable shoul...
Fall 2005 Alexander McQueen 'The Man Who Knew Too Much' Full Lace Back Dr Runway
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Алматинский Почтамт, KZ
BLACK SILK JERSEY DRESS FROM ALEXANDER MCQUEEN 2005 WITH A LOW LACE BACK This is a stunning evening dress made of black stretch jersey with sheer lace on the back. This gorgeous, ic...
F/W 1999 Miu Miu Copper Suede Leather Front Zip Corset
By Miu Miu, Miuccia Prada
Located in Berlin, DE
Presenting a F/W 1999 Miu Miu suede leather nylon lined front zip corset with the collection's signature butterfly ribbon. With the new millennium dawning Miuccia Prada continued to ...
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress
By Alexander McQueen
Located in Capri, IT
Alexander McQueen Fucsia viscose dress McQueen adjustable flared dress totally made in italy size 40 composition: viscose
$1,595
H 4.75 in W 3.25 in
Vintage Chanel 2000s Black Patent Leather CC Logo Quilted Wristlet Micro Clutch
By Chanel
Located in San Francisco, CA
Vintage Chanel black patent leather mini wristlet purse from 2003/2004. Bag has square quilting throughout with CC logos, large CC logo at top. Dangling large gunmetal silver metal C...
1990s Moschino Cheap & Chic Animal Print Vintage 90s Silk Short Sleeve Top
By Moschino
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful vintage MOSCHINO Cheap & Chic silk animal print blouse! Features leopard, zebra, cheetah, and tiger prints throughout. Warm colors of brown, ivory, trimmed with black lace....
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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