Balmain

American

[bal-man] / balˈmɛ̃ /

noun

Pierre (Alexandre) 1914–82, French fashion designer.

Balmain British

/ balmɛ̃ /

noun

Pierre Alexandre (pjɛr alɛksɑ̃drə). 1914–82, French couturier

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Star designer Olivier Rousteing announced Wednesday he was quitting as artistic director of French fashion house Balmain after 14 years in which he revolutionised the luxury group.

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Balmain's managing director Matteo Sgarbossa said Rousteing's "passion over recent years will leave an indelible mark on the history of fashion".

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Rousteing is credited with transforming Balmain from an exclusive club to a must-have label for the global jet-set, drawing in top models, athletes and stars such as his friend Kardashian.

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Balmain said it would announce its new artistic team "soon".

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"I am leaving Balmain with my eyes still wide open -- open to the future and to the beautiful adventures to come."

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