Balmian Paris

Synonymous with strong, maximalist glamour, Balmain has been empowering women since the label’s inception in 1946. Fans of the French brand are even called the Balmain Army: dressed in modern-day power pieces — think strong shoulders, striking silhouettes and a lot of hardware — the Balmain girl sets trends and walks with purpose. Here, we chart the history of the label, the impact of current creative director Oliver Rousteing, and the latest limited-edition capsule collection inspired by Netflix’s new Western, ‘The Harder They Fall’, produced by Jay-Z.

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