Pierre Balmain was born in the Savoie region of France in
1914.. He studied architect before he become artist for fashion house in 1934.
He worked as hired designer until 1945 when he founded the Maison Balmain as a couture house and ruled as the proprietor and chief designer of the
Maison Balmain until his death in 1982.
In the period
following World War II, Pierre Balmain was "a king of French fashion"
and outfitted stars including Ava Gardner and Brigitte Bardot and the
Nicaraguan first lady Hope Portocarrero. His most famous client was Queen
Sirikit of Thailand. After Pierre Balmain's death in 1982, the house was led by
Erik Mortensen, described by Vogue as Pierre Balmain's "right hand."
Oscar de la Renta led the house between 1993 and 2002.Under Pierre Balmain,
Mortensen, and de la Renta, the house was known for its classic, luxurious
designs. Until 2011, the house was led by designer Christophe Decarnin, whose
vision for the house is more modern and edgier. In April 2011, the fashion
house announced that Decarnin was succeeded by Olivier Rousteing
Celebrities love Balmain and many of them took Balmain style. Magazines always set as top brand. Photographer using Balmain to create high class shoots.
Emanuelle Alt
Cheaf-in-editor of Vogue Paris Emanuelle Alt is special lover of Balmain
Kate Moss wears Balmain
Oscar De La Renta for Balmain
Oscar De La Renta for Balmain 1994
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