
Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing did not design his autumn/ winter 22 collection as a direct response to the suffering of our European neighbours (he couldn’t have, collections are worked on months in advance), and yet his theme of protection and power felt timely.
Acknowledging on Instagram in advance of last night’s show in Paris that “it’s hard to feel right about focusing on runways and clothes, as we listen with a heavy heart to the latest news,” Rousteing delivered a strong collection that marked a refreshed aesthetic for the brand.