1stDibs ExpertMay 13, 2024
Pierre Balmain was the founder of
Balmain, an iconic haute couture house based in Paris, France. Under creative director Olivier Rousteing, the brand introduced an affordable diffusion line named for its founder in 2011.
In the postwar years, Balmain became known for bell-shaped
skirts falling from slender waists, structured
jackets over sheath
day dresses and embellishments like fur trim. Pierre died in 1982, and the company is now owned by Mayhoola for Investments.
From the dresses 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.
Shop a collection of vintage Balmain from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.