Kid Cudi wearing Balmain Military Jacket and Christian Louboutin Tartan Rollerboy Spike Slippers

Kid Cudi performed at the Michael J. Fox’s “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Cure Parkinson’s” benefit at The Waldorf Astoria in New York City over the weekend. He styled in Versace by January J sunglasses, a Balmain military jacket, and a pair of Christian Louboutin plaid tartan Rollerboy spikes slippers.

Kanye West in Balmain Biker Jeans

Kanye West was spotted leaving the Bar Pitti in NYC last week. He was casually dresed in a long sleeve crewneck shirt, green distressed balmiain biker jeans, and a pair of Air Jordan 7 sneakers.

Kanye West in Front Row at Burberry Prorsum Spring/Summer 2012 Womenswear Show

Amidst the news that Kanye West is debuting his womenswear collection next month (October 1st) at Paris Fashion Week, it looks like he will be all over London fashion week in preparation. He sat front row at the Burberry Spring Summer 2012 Womenswear Show sandwiched between English singer Ellie Goulding to his right and actress Sienna Miller to his left.  He wore pretty much the same outfit from the Christopher Kane show – an Alexander Wang tee, destroyed denim jeans, and Air Jordan 1 sneakers with the addition of his custom Balmain biker jacket.

Balmain Homme Spring/Summer 2012 Classic Blazer

A new blazer from Balmain Homme, Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Balmain Fall/Winter 2011-2012 Ad Campaign | Anja Rubik & Patrick Kafka by Inez & Vinoodh

Photographed by Inez & Vinoodh, Soul model Patrick Kafka joins Anja Rubik for Balmain’s fall 2011 womenswear campaign.

Balmain Homme Spring/Summer 2012 Satin Lapel Blazer

A new blazer with satin lapel from Balmain Homme, Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Balmain Homme Spring/Summer 2012 Leather Lapel Blazer

A new blazer with leather lapel from Balmain Homme, Spring/Summer 2012 collection.

Pierre Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 First Look

 

Earlier this year, Balmain Paris announced plans to produce a diffusion line called “Pierre Balmain” with Italy’s Itierre SpA.
Prices will start at US$170!

Kanye West in Custom Balmain Jacket and Givenchy Plaid Tartan Shirt

Kanye West made a guest appearance during Rihanna’s Loud tour stop in NY last week to perform his hit single “All of the Lights”. He was seen wearing his custom black Balmain biker leather jacket with his nickname “YEEZY” embroidered on the back, Balmain denim jeans, a Givenchy Spring/Summer 2010 studded plaid tartan shirt wrapped around his waist, and a pair of Lanvin high-top sneakers. 

Balmain Homme Spring/Summer 2012 Croc Blazer

OMG ,a Balmain jacket from crocodile leather!! Can you imagine the price for this?

Kanye West in Balmain Jeans and Trussardi 1911 Fringe Sneakers at 2011 Essence Music Festival

Kanye West performed at the 2011 Essence Music Festival wearing a white shawl collared blazer, Balmain belt and jeans ($890), as well as a pair of black suede Trussardi 1911 fringe sneakers from the Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.

Best Collections From Spring/Summer 2012 Season

Paying attention to the latest fashion trends can only be beneficial so take a peek at the top 7  fashion collections for the spring summer 2012 season and find out which style will most definitely be a part of your new spring wardrobe collection!

Balmain Spring/Summer 2012 | The First Collection Of Olivier Rousteing

Matthew Schneier review

The house of Balmain is in new hands, but fans of Christophe Decarnin's moto-roué look won't be disappointed by the first collection from his former assistant Olivier Rousteing. Whether Rousteing stages a farther departure from his boss' example in women's remains to be seen, but for menswear, he hewed close. Trim tux jackets (slightly longer than usual), paneled biker jeans, and leather jackets will always have a place here. New this season is a range of pieces in pastel: tees, scarves, and even those biker jeans now come in ice cream colors (lemon, mint, and orange), mottled to look sun-bleached. Also new: swimwear, printed denim (in an abstract feather pattern that will also figure in the women's Resort collection), and a boxy new jacket shape, shorter and shorn of its lapels.

Kanye West in Shawl-Collar Tuxedo Jacket, Balmain Jeans, and Stubbs & Wootton Slippers

Kanye West attended the 2011 CFDA Fashion Awards where he had the privilege of of presenting Céline designer and creative director Phoebe Philo with the International Award. For the event he kept it simple and clean wearing a shawl collared cream tuxedo jacket, Balmain jeans ($890), and a pair of Stubbs & Wootton slippers ($425). For the after party Mr. West livened up his look by adding a Chicago Bulls snapback hat. 

Balmain to launch more affordable line

Looks as if new creative head Olivier Rousteing was only the beginning of a series of big changes at the French fashion house.
Thanks to a new licensing deal with Italian company Ittierre, a more accessibly priced ready-to-wear range is in the works.
The new line will consist of both men’s and women’s clothes under the name of Pierre Balmain, and while it will be produced by a separate design team, the creations will have to be approved by Rousteing.

Joe Jonas in Balmain Silver Sleeve Leather Bomber Jacket

Joe Jonas hosted a Billboard Music Awards pre-party at TAO Nightclub wearing a Balmain black leather bomber jacket ($5,370), one of my favorites from the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection . It’s detailed with silver arm sleeves with zipper detailing, snap button closure, and slit pockets with a military style patch logo embroidered on the chest. What do you think of his look?

Jay-Z Performs in Balmain Leather Punk Jacket at 2011 Adult Swim Upfront

Jay-Z performed at the 2011 Adult Swim Upfront at Roseland Ballroom in New York City styled in Balmain leather punk jacket ($5,107). Also in attendance and pictured below are  Ne-Yo, Pharrell Williams in a BBC Wolfman Jacket, rapper Fabolous wearing a Louis Vuitton sweatsuit/t-shirt/sneakers and Swizz Beatz wearing a green quilted leather biker jacket and rocking a Reebok x Basquiat t-shirt. 

Barbara Martello in Balmain Studded Safety Pins Jacket

Balmain Homme Fall Winter 2011 Lookbook|Clément Chabernaud by Karim Sadli

These are pics from Balmain Homme Fall/Winter 2011 lookbook. It again featured model Clément Chabernaud, who appeared in their lookbook shots right from the very first season of balmain homme.

Balmain Will Tap Olivier Rousteing to Replace Christophe Decarnin

Following Christophe Decarnin's departure from Balmain earlier this month amid rumors of mental illness, the label was said to be hiring "someone unknown" to replace him. Now it appears that this someone is Olivier Rousteing, Decarnin's deputy designer at Balmain since 2009.
Prior to joining Balmain, Rousteing worked at Roberto Cavalli in Milan for nearly six years. He was born in France, attended fashion school at ESMOD, and speaks several languages. According to sources, he is "a young and promising creative dynamo."
If rumors that Decarnin's absence began in January are true, then Balmain's most recent collection was overseen by Rousteing (with the help of stylist and consultant Melanie Ward), so he's basically been doing this job for a while already. Ward, who was also a logical candidate for the position, will presumably continue her work for the brand. In other words, Balmain probably won't veer from its bank-breaking formula of slashed jeans,and tailored jackets.
An official announcement confirming Rousteing's appointment is expected within a week.