BALMAIN’S RENAISSANCE COLLECTION

SPRING SUMMER 2023

“After all, Renaissance is the French word for rebirth.”

Olivier Rousteing describes his spring designs as “a love letter to the planet.” As we all search for climate solutions, Rousteing looked to history’s finest example of radically beautiful progress, with Balmain’s Renaissance-inspired patterns referencing possibilities of fresh new beginnings. “After all,” as the designer explained to the fashion press during Paris Fashion Week: “Renaissance is the French word for rebirth.”

Balmain Collection Spring Summer 2023 Details

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Impeccable Details

The celebrated savoir-faire of the Balmain Atelier is evident throughout, with Rousteing relying on the house’s artisans’ impressive talents for his runway’s many incredible examples of quilting, draping, braiding, patchwork, weaving and master sculpting.

Renaissance Inspirations

Olivier Rousteing’s passion for the extraordinary richness of Renaissance artwork is reflected in every element of the house’s spring offerings. Patterns and prints on Balmain’s boots, belts and bags—and so much more—channel the exuberance and intensity of legendary frescos, temperas and oil paintings.

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Balmain Spring Summer 2023 collection details

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Celestial Visions

Inspired by the masterpieces of the masters, Rousteing covered Balmain spring silhouettes with celestial images of angels, sybils and heroes floating among the clouds.

Balmain Goes Monumental

Olivier Rousteing’s spin on Renaissance masterpieces for his Balmain spring collection includes a series of eye-catching graphics inspired by the impressive refinement of iconic paintings and sculptures created to honor legendary heroes, gods and saviors.

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A New World Symphony

“I guess it was the Renaissance theme that pushed me to keep referring to this presentation as our symphony. And, if it wasn’t for the fact that Dvořák had already grabbed the name, I definitely would have called it our “New World Symphony.” Because this is a composition blending my European heritage and outlook with the beauty and traditions of Africa—reflecting today’s diverse and powerful new world, where rebirth and fresh possibilities are possible.”

Olivier Rousteing

A Sylvan Couture

“In addition to relying on our own talented Balmain artisans, we’ve reached out to new creators from outside of the Paris couture world to partner with us. They helped open our eyes to how we can work closely with nature for this special couture moment—while helping us avoid leaving any footprints on the forest floors, as sourcing teams were sent into forests to gather the perfect bark, branches and twigs.”

Olivier Rousteing