Balmain

[ bal-man ]

/ balˈmɛ̃ /

noun

Pierre (A·lex·an·dre)

[pyer a-lek-sahn-druh] /pyɛr a lɛkˈsɑ̃ drə/, 1914–82, French fashion designer.

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Examples from the Web for balmain

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 Culture|Amy Zimmerman|December 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
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 Ferreira|The Fashion Beast Team|April 14, 2014|DAILY BEAST
According to Balmain's Spring/Summer 2014 collection, the Eighties are back and better than ever.
Balmain Says 'Relax'|Erin Cunningham|September 26, 2013|DAILY BEAST
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 Campaigns|Misty White Sidell|November 6, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Plus: rock-and-roll looks on the runways at Lanvin, Balmain, Mugler, and Dries Van Noten.
Raf’s Ready-to-Wear Debut at Dior|Robin Givhan|September 28, 2012|DAILY BEAST
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 Essays|J. (John) Joly
All, or at all events most, of our readers have seen Balmain's luminous paint.
Colour Measurement and Mixture|W. de W. Abney
Obtain some Balmain's luminous paint, and coat a piece of cardboard with it.
Photographic Amusements, Ninth Edition|Walter E. Woodbury and Frank R. Fraprie

British Dictionary definitions for balmain

Balmain

/ (French balmɛ̃) /

noun

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

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