Singer Tyla attended her maiden Met Gala on Monday in New York. This year’s Grammy Award winner for Best African Music Performance wore a custom gown by Balmain, which took inspiration from the “Sands of Time,” a nod to the “time” element of this year’s Met Gala theme. Tyla’s look, curated by stylist Katie Qian, … Read more
While the ‘80s power-shoulder was best modeled on the era’s equally powerful women — be they real (a young Princess Diana) or fictional (Alexis Carrington, aka Joan Collins in “Dynasty) — their style was heavily influenced by legendary designers like Thierry Mugler and Claude Montana — whose long lasting impact on fashion was felt more than … Read more
DIZ AND THAT: Txampi Diz, Balmain‘s chief marketing officer since 2017, is to leave the Paris-based fashion house “to pursue other interests.” Balmain announced his departure in a brief press release. His next move could not immediately be learned. “Ever since my very first days here at Balmain, Txampi has always been an incredible partner, … Read more
The other star of the show, of course, is the costumes – which are within the realm of costume designer Karen Muller Serreau, who has worked on various projects like The Serpent Queen, Now You See Me and Stillwater. UK-born but having lived extensively in Paris, she says: “Being English but with an almost native … Read more
MILAN — Khrisjoy will hold a presentation during Milan Fashion Week next month, a first for the Italian brand that signals a new course. In December, Alsara Investment Group took full control of Khrisjoy, five months after naming Shahzad Akhtar chief executive officer, a new position at the company. Akhtar’s experience in brand building pointed … Read more
The Hollywood awards season red carpet pileup continued Monday night in Los Angeles with the rescheduled 2023 Emmys. Even though the event had a smaller cast of stars (just TV) than others this season, it was still big on fashion, with award winners Ali Wong, Ayo Edebiri, Jeremy Allen White, Jennifer Coolidge and more showing … Read more
If you’ve ever attended a coed fashion show and felt that the womenswear overshadowed the menswear, you’re not alone. That’s one reason Olivier Rousteing is giving back Balmain‘s men’s collection its own spotlight with a dedicated show on Saturday during Men’s Fashion Week in Paris. “Also, sometimes the men’s buyers are not coming during women’s … Read more
All eyes were on the Golden Globes Sunday night, where Hollywood’s biggest talents set the tone for awards season, introducing newer names and vintage style to a worldwide audience on the red carpet. While six storied European houses — Dior, Armani, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Schiaparelli and Gucci — held court with the largest number of … Read more
Balmain’s Unicorn sneaker may be at the heart of its latest collaboration, but make no mistake: It’s no garden-variety sneaker drop. On Thursday, the French fashion house unveiled a multipart digital-physical offering, thanks to the work of American artist Ant Kai and generative artificial intelligence from tech partner Space Runner. Fundamentally, the effort yields a … Read more
