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Pierre Balmain S.A. (French:), trading as Balmain, is a French luxury fashion house that was founded by Pierre Balmain (1914–1982) in 1945. It operates over 50 stores. Its primary flagship is located on Rue Saint-Honoré in Paris. Additional flagship locations are in Tokyo, New York City, London, and on Via Montenapoleone in Milano.
Explore Balmain’s luxury collection of designer clothing and discover what it means to exude elegance, sophistication and impeccable taste.
Discover the captivating world of Balmain. An invitation to explore the Maison's bold and timeless creations, blending heritage and innovation. Since 1945, Balmain has been shaping the future of fashion with passion and precision.
Nov 3, 2021 · Founded in post-war Paris, Pierre Balmain’s eponymous house was central to revolutionizing French style. Balmain’s debut show in October 1945 preceded Christian Dior’s ‘New Look’ by two years and welcomed curve-enhancing silhouettes into the mix, such as bell-shaped skirts nipped in at the waist.
Balmain’s unique global vision of style is expressed each year in a series of new offerings and creations, including the house’s men’s, women’s and children’s collections, eyewear, leather accessories and luggage.
Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ balmɛ̃]; 18 May 1914 – 29 June 1982) was a French fashion designer and founder of leading post-war fashion house Balmain. Known for sophistication and elegance, he described the art of dressmaking as "the architecture of movement".
Oct 12, 2021 · When Balmain—the only Parisian couture house to be endorsed by Gertrude Stein—opened in 1945, it seemed the incarnation of France’s smart, chic, internationalized postwar glamour.
