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Balmain

French luxury house Balmain was founded by couturier Pierre Balmain in 1945. Today it makes clothing, accessories, shoes and beauty products, and is known for partnerships with celebrities such as Beyoncé, Rihanna and Jennifer Lopez, and collaborations with high street retailers H&M and Victoria’s Secret. French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing took over as creative director in 2011 at the age of 25. Qatari company Mayhoola for Investments bought Balmain for €485m (£408m) in 2016. The brand has more than 50 stores worldwide, including a primary flagship store in Paris, and others in Tokyo, New York City, London and Milan.  

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Olivier Rousteing exits Balmain

Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as creative director of Balmain after 14 years in post. His successor is yet to be announced.

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Balmain appoints new CCO

French luxury fashion house Balmain has appointed Matthieu Petri as its new group chief commercial officer.

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Balmain appoints new CEO

French luxury fashion house Balmain has appointed Jean-Jacques Guével as its new CEO.

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Balmain sold to Qatari wealth fund Mayhoola in £372m deal

French fashion house Balmain has been acquired by Qatari wealth fund Mayhoola in a deal worth £372m.

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Balmain x H&M launches today

The eagerly-anticipated collaboration between Swedish fast fashion giant H&M and Parisian luxury design house Balmain launches in 250 international stores and online today.

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Video: H&M x Balmain launch event

H&M has unveiled a video snapshot of the launch of its latest collaboration with designer Balmain, which took place in New York last week.

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