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

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

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

Short, tight, sexy, edgy. That pretty much sums up Christophe Decarnin's wildly successful design mantra during his five-year stint as head designer for Balmain. His collections helped reinvent the Parisian fashion house, ushering in a period of glamorously sharp-edged dressing that was part rock 'n' roll, part futuristic, and all provocative. Regardless of the brand's success, WWD's report of Read more

High-five, Celine Dion. The 40-something pop star has been looking incredible lately, from her appearance at the Oscars, to her recent chic streak during her performance at Caesars Palace, where she wowed in five different dresses. While we will always have Celine to thank for the Titanic song, we can now look to her as proof that getting older can be pretty fabulous. Read more

There was definitely no shortage of gorgeous footwear during Paris Fashion Week — we were dazzled by Alexander McQueen's sky-high, inverted platforms, Lanvin's pencil-thin stiletto heels, and the shiny, sophisticated kitten-heel loafers from Jean Paul Gaultier. It's been a whirlwind, but now it's time to say farewell to Fashion Month with 50 of our Fab-approved picks. Click through to see the Read more

Balmain showed its Fall 2011 collection today without Christophe Decarnin, who has reportedly been undergoing treatment for depression. Instead, the collection was designed by Melanie Ward, who was previously supposed to be collaborating with Decarnin on the collection, but ended up designing the whole line with the help of Balmain's in-house team. In turn, Balmain's Fall 2011 collection was Read more

Along with living my life aquatic, this Spring I'll be a walking, talking army brat. I've always had an affinity for army green — I swear it complements every color. But the Spring runways were attacked by khaki, utilitarianism, belts, leather, bandage, pins, and rugged ruffles. Armed forces? Armed fashion. Read more

You've probably already heard of — and already signed up for — Net-a-Porter's $40,000 shopping spree to celebrate its one millionth order. We certainly have. But have you fantasized about what you would buy? I can rarely afford NAP, but it is one of the best online shopping destinations. And $40,000 is a hefty amount! Can you imagine picking out your goodies? I can. I went straight for shoes, Read more

Balmain! — it was unanimous. 2009 was sheer Balmainia and designer Christophe Decarnin was at the helm. Everywhere you turned, Balmain's bold shoulders, sequins, tatters, and sexy silhouettes were there. The French house was responsible for such massive trends as buckled boots, studded sandals, and the crystal-encrusted band jacket. The late king of pop Michael Jackson even got bitten by the Read more