Balmain Welcomes New Designer Olivier Rousteing

Following the departure of Christophe Decarnin, French fashion powerhouse Balmain announces Olivier Rousteing as its new designer. The move fits Rousteing quite well, currently serving as the head of Balmain’s womenswear studio since 2009, with five years at Roberto Cavalli prior to that. More insight into the move and future direction of Balmain is offered here.