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Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019

WHAT: Balmain Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2019. This is Balmain Creative Director Olivier Rousteing's first outing at haute couture for the famed French fashion house after nearly nine years there.

Pierre Balmain, circa 1950's

INSPIRATION: Pearls were a central theme, as well as the sea, shells and coral. Rousteing was also inspired by Couture Grand Masters such as Yves Saint Laurent (isn't everyone??) and Pierre Balmain himself and his grand 1950's designs, showcasing ballgowns, fan-pleated suits, dresses.

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