Balmain
[bal-man]
- Pierre (A·lex·an·dre) [pyer a-lek-sahn-druh] /pyɛr a lɛkˈsɑ̃ drə/, 1914–82, French fashion designer.
Show More
Dictionary.com Unabridged
Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2018
Examples from the Web for balmain
Contemporary Examples
Their new Balmain campaign isn't just extremely off-putting and incredibly up-close; it's also a serious sartorial achievement.
Kanye West and Kim Kardashian’s Balmain Campaign: High Fashion Meets Low CultureAmy Zimmerman
December 23, 2014
In the video, Ferreira sports an array of pieces by Saint Laurent and Balmain, all of which are available for purchase on SSENSE.
SSense and System Magazine Create Shoppable Music Video With Sky FerreiraThe Fashion Beast Team
April 14, 2014
According to Balmain's Spring/Summer 2014 collection, the Eighties are back and better than ever.
Goofy has shed his passé pants and turtleneck for a sleek military jacket and combat boots by Balmain.
Disney Characters Are Slimmed Down For Barneys and Harrods Holiday CampaignsMisty White Sidell
November 6, 2012
Plus: rock-and-roll looks on the runways at Lanvin, Balmain, Mugler, and Dries Van Noten.
Historical Examples
All, or at all events most, of our readers have seen Balmain's luminous paint.
Colour Measurement and MixtureW. de W. Abney
They obtained a vigorous effect from Balmain's luminous paint, but when this was mixed in gelatin there was no external effect.
The Birth-Time of the World and Other Scientific EssaysJ. (John) Joly
Obtain some Balmain's luminous paint, and coat a piece of cardboard with it.
Photographic Amusements, Ninth EditionWalter E. Woodbury and Frank R. Fraprie
Balmain
- Pierre Alexandre (pjɛr alɛksɑ̃drə). 1914–82, French couturier
Show More
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
© William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012