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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
Fashion Week

Uncomplicated on the Mugler Savannah

If the Thierry Mugler of the 1980s is now an influence for radical upstarts, the current Mugler — this season, influenced by the African savannah — is more of a “give people what they want” kind of label.  

Fashion Week

Uncomplicated on the Mugler Savannah

If the Thierry Mugler of the 1980s is now an influence for radical upstarts, the current Mugler — this season, influenced by the African savannah — is more of a “give people what they want” kind of label.  


Fashion Week

The Total Look at Balmain

Olivier Rousteing’s show drove home a repetition of decorative outfits that rarely seem digestible as single garments, but rather arrive fully formed as a suctioned, belted, total look.

Fashion Week

The Total Look at Balmain

Olivier Rousteing’s show drove home a repetition of decorative outfits that rarely seem digestible as single garments, but rather arrive fully formed as a suctioned, belted, total look.


Fashion Week

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon

Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.

Fashion Week

The Philipp Plein Phenomenon

Sexy superheroes with token streetwear touches populated Philipp Plein's souped-up show.


Marketing

How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines

While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?

Marketing

How Newspaper Supplements Took On Fashion Magazines

While commercial success among fashion magazines is uneven, supplements are a steady oasis of profitability. How are they doing it?


News & Analysis

Balmain Reportedly Seeking Sale

The heirs of Alain Hivelin, the late owner of Balmain, are looking to sell the French fashion house, according to market reports.

News & Analysis

Balmain Reportedly Seeking Sale

The heirs of Alain Hivelin, the late owner of Balmain, are looking to sell the French fashion house, according to market reports.


Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.

Marketing

Top 10 Campaigns of the Season

This season, a CGI gaming goddess takes on the three original Supers and the East African savanna vies with the Berlin skyline for best backdrop. BoF brings you the Top 10 campaigns of the season.


Fashion Week

A Return To Pumped-Up Masculinity

​Olivier ​Rousteing heralded the return of the unabashed übermensch, with body-enhancing uniforms, skintight trousers and indulgent embroideries.

Fashion Week

A Return To Pumped-Up Masculinity

​Olivier ​Rousteing heralded the return of the unabashed übermensch, with body-enhancing uniforms, skintight trousers and indulgent embroideries.


Fashion Week

Igniting Demand in Paris

From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.

Fashion Week

Igniting Demand in Paris

From Kenzo and Ami to Balmain and Hermès, labels cooked up menswear recipes for fans and followers.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | People

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our People channel.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | People

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories from our People channel.


News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.

News & Analysis

The Best of BoF 2015 | Brands

To round off the year, we revisit the articles that sparked the most debate, yielded the biggest insights, and got the fashion industry talking in 2015. Today, we highlight some of the top stories on fashion's most interesting brands.


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