Balmain Spring 2019 – Olivier Rousteing & A New Kind of Sexy

Olivier Rousteing’s “New Sexy” at Balmain Spring 2019

Olivier Rousteing’s Spring 2019 Collection for Balmain in Paris was inspired by the Luxor Obelisk in the center of the Place de la Concorde, and the idea of Egypt meets Paris: “I’m really appreciating the fact that we’re in this really French, Parisian place, but over there, you have this obelisk. Being French doesn’t mean it’s about blood—you can be a mix and be French. There’s something really personal in that message.” The collection with its architectural pleats, black & white and silver and denim and exaggerated shoulders was an ode to sculpture, fabrics, metal and leather.