Ok, I really didn't know much about Balmain only that Kanye West was really backing it. He and many other celebrities have given the House of Balmain new life. At first I was under the impression that Balmain was some new designer, a black man. I know, please don't judge me for my ignorance. Balmain has been around long before any of us were born. Since 1914 to be exact; and the black guy, Olivier Rousteing (really mixed race... like me yay), is a designer but not only a designer affiliated with Balmain, but the Creative Director since 2012. His work has been the heart beat of why Balmain is known among younger spirits. Thanks to Olivier Rousteing, Balmain has been mentioned in many rap songs... that says a lot. Here is a photo of his sexy self.
Now that we know what Balmain is and who Olivier Rousteing is can we regular people wear the clothes? The answer is no. The average person would not be able to comfortably afford the super cute designs. A "Logo print tank top" is $280.
We can all dream right? Save up those "Coints" ladies and gents if you really want the real Balmain because pieces range from $280 - $25,000. Check out one of the most expensive pieces for women...
So kudos to Olivier Rousteing. I can only imagine what the fabric feels like on my skin. LOL. Check out more pieces here:
http://www.balmain.com/en_us/
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