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Olivier Rousteing

Creative Director, Rabanne

With his Balmain army, the social media savvy designer previously oversaw global growth and a digital revolution at the historic house. He now leads at Rabanne.

Olivier Rousteing
News & Analysis

What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now

Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.

News & Analysis

What It's Like to Be a Black Designer in America Right Now

Virgil Abloh’s Louis Vuitton appointment suggests the global fashion industry is becoming more inclusive. But African American designers still face undeniable roadblocks.


Fashion Week

Balmain's Brotherhood

Olivier Rousteing's overall message was one of inclusion, making for one of his most accomplished shows so far.

Fashion Week

Balmain's Brotherhood

Olivier Rousteing's overall message was one of inclusion, making for one of his most accomplished shows so far.


Media

Instagram Has a New Video Platform. The Key to Success: Don’t Try So Hard.

Fashion companies have a limited window to experiment with Instagram's new long-form video service before it becomes crowded with content. They should embrace the informal, accessible ethos that has proven successful on the platform.

Media

Instagram Has a New Video Platform. The Key to Success: Don’t Try So Hard.

Fashion companies have a limited window to experiment with Instagram's new long-form video service before it becomes crowded with content. They should embrace the informal, accessible ethos that has proven successful on the platform.


Beauty

Inside L'Oréal's Cannes Strategy

With foot traffic sliding in drugstores and eyeballs shifting from televisions to mobile screens, L’Oréal pulled out all the stops at the world’s most watched film festival.

Beauty

Inside L'Oréal's Cannes Strategy

With foot traffic sliding in drugstores and eyeballs shifting from televisions to mobile screens, L’Oréal pulled out all the stops at the world’s most watched film festival.


News & Analysis

Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration

By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.

News & Analysis

Nike Makes Push Into Fashion with Matthew Williams Collaboration

By partnering with the Alyx founder, Nike is joining rivals Adidas and Puma in blurring the lines between its performance and lifestyle offerings.


Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.

Fashion Week

In Paris, Few Break Free From Comfort Zone

While even Rei Kawakubo and Rick Owens seemed to stay in their creative comfort zones, Undercover and Y-Project emerged as winners of the week.


Fashion Week

A Futurist Game Plan at Balmain

The collection's passages read like capsules rather than a singular message, and a tighter edit could help clarify that.

Fashion Week

A Futurist Game Plan at Balmain

The collection's passages read like capsules rather than a singular message, and a tighter edit could help clarify that.


News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.

News & Analysis

Vogue Paris Launches 'Vogue Experience'

The French edition of Vogue is set to launch a one-day consumer-focused event to be held in April.


Fashion Week

Another High-Voltage Punch at Balmain

Despite promises of revolution, Olivier Rousteing’s latest outing was business as usual.

Fashion Week

Another High-Voltage Punch at Balmain

Despite promises of revolution, Olivier Rousteing’s latest outing was business as usual.


News & Analysis

As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?

Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.

News & Analysis

As Versace Denies Virgil Abloh Rumours, What Should Donatella Do Next?

Versace has been seeking a creative director as Versace gears up for significant expansion ahead of a still-planned, albeit significantly delayed, initial public offering.


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