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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Balmain, Levi's, TikTok, Meta and Google were contacted for comment.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

As of Monday, the Saks storefront was still on Amazon and showcasing goods from Balmain, Lanvin, Dolce & Gabbana and other designers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 2, 2026

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

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2025

The show promises a fusion of fashion and Olympic disciplines, featuring renowned labels like Jacquemus, Balmain and Louis Vuitton, its men’s lines now under the creative direction of Pharrell Williams.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

The Rev. Mr. Johnson and William Balmain Esq were nominated the acting magistrates in the district of the town of Sydney.

From An Account of the English Colony in New South Wales, Volume 1 With Remarks on the Dispositions, Customs, Manners, Etc. of The Native Inhabitants of That Country. to Which Are Added, Some Particulars of New Zealand; Compiled, By Permission, From The Mss. of Lieutenant-Governor King. by David Collins

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