October 3, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
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The Show: Balmain
The Theme: The Flash and Flare of the ’80s
The Color Palette: Black, white, silver, pink and blue
The Collection’s Signature, Standout Look: The 80s were a time of excess and nobody does excess from that era, or this one, better than Balmain. Drawing from a visual vocabulary of pinstripes, quilted bomber jackets, heavy chains in black and gold and bold oversized houndstooth prints, Olivier Rousteing updated the ’80s mantra of “Go big or go home” for the modern woman. A bold houndstooth dress cinched with a thick, chained belt and paired with a matching padded houndstooth jacket is sure to turn a few heads at the office.
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March 7, 2013
by fashion pulse contributor
The Collection: Balmain Fall 2013
The Theme: A Glam Party Inspired by the Tales of One Thousand and One Nights
The Color Palette: White, silver, gold, pink, green, and black
About the Collection: Designer Olivier Rousteing got in touch with his maximalist side for fall, crafting strong silhouettes in bold colors in order to produce a nostalgic moment that harkened back to the flashy ’80s. The collection was comprised of jackets with prominent shoulder embellishment in a diamond-shaped pattern and paired with draped silk miniskirts or metallic harem pants. With these eye-catching jewel toned pieces, the Balmain girl will be able to outshine everyone wherever she roams.
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