DESIGNER PROFILE: BalmainFULL NAMES: Pierre Balmain
ORIGIN: Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Savoie, France
FIRST COLLECTION: 1945 (opened his fashion house)
OVERVIEW: Balmain originally studied architecture, but found himself designing dresses instead, and thus never completed his studies. His father owned a wholesale drapery business. His mother and her sisters operated a fashion boutique. Simpled tailored suites and glam evening gowns was where his biggest talents lay. Known during the World War ll as the “king of french fashion”. Today the house is led by Christophe Decarnin who ensued Oscar De La Renta. The label has morphed from classic luxurious designs to a more modern and edgy vision under Decarnin.
FIRST COLLECTION: 1945 (opened his fashion house)
OVERVIEW: Balmain originally studied architecture, but found himself designing dresses instead, and thus never completed his studies. His father owned a wholesale drapery business. His mother and her sisters operated a fashion boutique. Simpled tailored suites and glam evening gowns was where his biggest talents lay. Known during the World War ll as the “king of french fashion”. Today the house is led by Christophe Decarnin who ensued Oscar De La Renta. The label has morphed from classic luxurious designs to a more modern and edgy vision under Decarnin.
LATEST: Spring 2011.Punk-poetry with the classic tailored jackets and an edgy feel. Plenty coutore , bustiers and hot red pieces. Torn and holey fishnets and tees to resonate that grunge punk feel. Metallic fitted pants and bleached denims for a fitted sexy. The glam-punk shorts and detailed denim jackets- work well together. The style is Glam baroque.
LOVE OR LIKE: As I mentioned before, I am a sucker for wonderfully tailored pieces, and add a touch of Balmain detailing and you sorted. The only critique I can make (as a fashion infant) is that I missed that spark, the pieces that make me marvel at the artistic originality. The thought-provoking artistic visions. Of course, had I $25,000 at my disposal I couldn’t possibly deny the beauty that is Balmain tailoring, but this particular collection didn’t ignite my fashion appetite.
Always chic, always inspired.
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Le chic Freak
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