Balmain F/W 12.13 Paris

[chloesaab]

i like this collection, though i haven't seen anything new but it's undeniably beautiful

 

[thejarc]

I dont know why people still keep bitching about Christophe, he tended to be repetive and shallow and although Olivier doesnt do the cliche rock n roll, it is still very much in line with the Balmain Christophe established.

And the price thing got a bit old, didnt it? If you dont like the prices dont buy it, its easy as that.

 

[Prairie]

They changed the venue?

Well, at least they changed something.

Nice collection, yes. But I don't see the point to replace a designer if you want him use the same silhouette etc.

 

[vivi27]

you dont like the prices dont buy it, its easy as that.

Yep, I agree with you.

 

[lelaid]

nothing really new or innovative but still great pieces.

 

[HeatherAnne]

I thought people were going to scoff at me when I said I missed Decarnin, as so many were rooting for (and subsequently cheering) his dismissal, so I'm happy to see people expressing the same sentiment. What is Rousteing bringing to the brand that is innovative or exciting? It's great to see him keeping their brand identity in the form of their signature embellishment (though whoa, he went over board on some of those pieces), but as far as tailoring and overall execution go I'm not impressed at all.

 

[stelouche]

I like the collection but I don't love it, Balmain used to be COOL and ROCK'N'ROLL, even if you didn't have the money to buy a t-shirt you could still get inspired from it!
Now, it's too something and I can't find the word!

 

[Donatello89]

this is the 1st time I can say he really designs something. usually it's just ALWAYS the same, but this tie i have to admit there are really nice pieces

 

[TaylorBinque]

I dont know why people still keep bitching about Christophe, he tended to be repetive and shallow and although Olivier doesnt do the cliche rock n roll, it is still very much in line with the Balmain Christophe established.

I totally agree. This collection looks great but definitely it is going to the direction that Decarnin has paved for the brand. Though I feel like Olivier's collection is more sophisticated.

 

[LabelWhore4]

I thought people were going to scoff at me when I said I missed Decarnin, as so many were rooting for (and subsequently cheering) his dismissal, so I'm happy to see people expressing the same sentiment. What is Rousteing bringing to the brand that is innovative or exciting? It's great to see him keeping their brand identity in the form of their signature embellishment (though whoa, he went over board on some of those pieces), but as far as tailoring and overall execution go I'm not impressed at all.

I think he is taking the Valentino route. He stays true to the brands look for a few seasons while slowly transforming it in his own way. So, I think its a bit premature to accuse him of being unauthentic this early in his tenure at the house. Now if nothing has changed by this time next year i will fully support your sentiments.

This collection feels much, much fresher than Decarnin's last 4 showings for the house. While I'm not fully impressed or in love, I think he's off to a generally pleasant start.

 

[Pradable]

vogue.it

 

[Pradable]

vogue.it

 

[Pradable]

vogue.it

 

[TheVeed]

I'm kind of shocked at how good this is. I liked Decarnin's stuff but this is also very good.

 

[farou7a]

OMG I just love the entire collection!!!! I cant believe I missed the live stream.

 

[ng19]

nothing really new or innovative, but i still love it to pieces

 

[Ives927]

I never liked Balmain by Decarnin, but I really like this collection by Olivier. It's less cheap and tacky. I really like the cut of the jackets.

 

[Alexei]

Fantastic! I love what Olivier is doing at Balmain. Loving the men's and womenswear collections both nowadays.

 

[iluvjeisa]

Who can resist the embroidery. Quite Balmain and quite novel.

 

[KKnardi]

I like the embroidered looks...