Balmain Spring 2012


Updated 10/11/11 6:23 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Balmain: Spring 2012

From the looks of things, Olivier Rousteing knows exactly what Balmain is made of. For Spring 2012, the designer showed us what might happen if a Spanish dancer went west — a mix of long, duster-like leather skirts and denim button-ups paired with the label's signature embellishments on body-conscious minidresses, skirts, and slim pants and jackets. Gold embroidery and fringe on white pants, Read more

How to Channel the Opulence of Zoe Saldana's Balmain Dress


Updated 08/23/11 12:35 PM · Posted by · 1 comment

Zoe Saldana Wears Balmain Dress to Colombiana Screening 2011-08-23 09:17:50

Zoe Saldana chose a richly detailed Balmain Resort 2012 minidress complete with a white train to a screening of Colombiana in Miami yesterday. While the collection was designed with a Vegas-era Elvis in mind (and, yes, we can see references to that infamous white bedazzled suit), the ornate detail and mix of gold, white, and silver reminded us of something more classically opulent; indeed, Zoe Read more

Don't Be Afraid Of: Wearing Head-to-Toe Print


Updated 10/05/11 2:52 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

How to Wear Head-to-Toe Prints For Fall 2011

Head-to-toe print might seem like a scary trend at first thought. But after peeping several celebs working the trend on the red carpet, we're more than warming up to notion. Case in point: Olivia Palermo wore a bright cobalt cobweb-lace outfit from Tibi paired with crystal Giuseppe Zanotti heels, Zoe Saldana rocked a blazer and shorts combo from Balmain, and Margherita Missoni donned a stunning Read more

Photos of Balmain's More Affordable Second Line, Pierre Balmain


Updated 07/27/11 7:24 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Photos of Balmain's More Affordable Line: Pierre Balmain 2011-07-27 07:17:16

Paris fashion house Balmain just released images of its new, more affordable Pierre Balmain line, set to launch for Spring 2012. The new collection, described as more casual and downtown, is easier on the pocketbook compared to its main line, with prices ranging from around $172 to $1,291 for dresses, knitwear, leather, tees, and denim. Still not cheap by any means, but much less than the crazy Read more

Emma Watson Bares One Shoulder in Balmain — Love It or Leave It?


Updated 07/13/11 7:46 AM · Posted by · 4 comments

Emma Watson in Balmain Promoting Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 2011-07-11 15:59:47

Before tonight's big premiere, the Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 star made a stop by The Late Show in a sparkly, one-shouldered Balmain mini and patent Louboutin wedges. We've seen Emma Watson play with lace, tulle, and texture as she's hit the red carpet promoting the latest Potter film, but this funkier style is a definite departure for the actress, who usually keeps things on the Read more

Happy Birthday, Zoe Saldana!


Updated 06/19/11 4:35 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 2 comments

Zoe Saldana Birthday Style Slideshow

Zoe Saldana has been flying high on our fashion radar for a while now. The actress, humanitarian, and Calvin Klein spokeswoman never ceases to amaze us with her stellar style. In the beginning of her acting career — circa 2000 — the Dominican and Puerto Rican beauty worked the red carpet in belly-baring tops and bohemian skirts. Since then, Zoe has refined her style with a mix of Read more

Battle of Balmain: Kristen Stewart vs. Leighton Meester


Updated 06/06/11 8:42 AM · Posted by · 3 comments

Kristen Stewart and Leighton Meester in Balmain 2011-06-05 19:28:42

Both Kristen Stewart and Leighton Meester had a glamourous rocker-chick vibe at the MTV Movie Awards. Not surprisingly, both were clad in Balmain, the French design house known for exactly that. While Kristen's look was a bit harder, thanks to the plethora of safety pins adorning her minidress, Leighton made a big statement in complete sequins. Who wore Balmain better? Battle of Read more

MTV Movie Awards: Kristen Stewart


Updated 06/06/11 4:15 AM · Posted by BellaSugar · 7 comments

Kristen Stewart at 2011 MTV Movie Awards 2011-06-05 18:42:30

Kristen Stewart can rock a minidress, and at the 2011 MTV Movie Awards, she decided to stick to the familiar silhouette. Sporting a scarlett-hued, studded, safety-pinned Balmain number, she tops the look off with multiple rings, smoky eyes, and a rocker-chic hairstyle. Do you think Kristen's look is perfection, or would you like to have seen her do something a little bit different? Vote on all Read more

Balmain to Launch a More Affordable Collection


Updated 05/23/11 10:55 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Balmain to Launch More Affordable Collection 2011-05-23 07:53:06

Balmain is known for its crazy expensive clothes — think $1,400 t-shirts — so we were stoked to hear that the Parisian brand is set to launch a more affordable collection. Price points are still under wraps, but we do know that the collection, dubbed Pierre Balmain, will be created by a second design team and overseen by Balmain's new head designer, Olivier Rousteing. The official Spring 2012 Read more

Link Time: Missoni For Target Collaboration Will Hit Stores in September


Updated 05/04/11 11:37 AM · Posted by FabSugar · 0 comments

Missoni For Target Collaboration

Next up from Target? A collaboration with Missoni — Vogue Daily Sarah Burton says that Kate Middleton is "low maintenance" — The Cut Reem Acra's new bridal collection photos — InStyle Madonna says she felt fat at the Met Ball — Jezebel Juicy Couture launches a Tumblr page — Juicy Couture See inside the Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty exhibit — Vogue UK Alexander Wang and the Read more