Praise the fashion gods!
It seems Balmain‘s decision to replace creative director Christophe Decarnin with Oliver Rousteing was only the first step in recreating the brand. The house has confirmed that they will be launching a new diffusion line in September called “Pierre Balmain,” after the founder of the fashion house. Balmain maintains the line will be more youthful and best of all, cheaper than the parent line.
With regular Balmain prices hovering around $3,000 for a dress and $5,000 for a jacket, we’re assuming ‘affordable’ means in the $300-$500 range…
Still, can’t wait to see what they come up with.
Ciara Wearing Balmain at the Opening of Lavo
The first collection will be for Spring/Summer 2012. Be on the lookout Bombshells!
xo,
Intern 2
Just for fun, check out a few celebs rocking Balmain:
May 24, 2011 8:12 am
The Intern contestants are bringing it!
May 24, 2011 8:57 am
I’m going to need these interns to edit before they post:
“With prices on in store Balmain items” huh?!
May 24, 2011 9:27 am
$300-500 is more affordable? I guess it is but regular working girls are not gonna spend this kind of money on Balmain. Besides, Balmain uses a lot of designs from other designers.
May 24, 2011 9:50 am
Common give the interns a break, had the post not be signed “intern 2″ we would have thought nothing of it. On a lighter note the diffusion line sounds like a great idea, however $300-500 still sounds pretty expensive for one article of clothing. Maybe if it’s that fierce I will consider splurging, lol..
May 24, 2011 9:57 am
That sounds like music to my ears. I believe I would pay $300-500 depending on the piece. Let’s see what they have to offer.
May 24, 2011 10:03 am
Can’t wait to see it!
May 24, 2011 10:27 am
sounds promising. i love some of their regular pieces. lets hope their diffusion line is as intersting as the regular one.
May 24, 2011 10:28 am
* i meant-interesting
May 24, 2011 10:31 am
Finally!! I love Balmain. Cannot wait to see it as well! :O
May 24, 2011 11:21 am
*starts couch mining for ‘Balmain Fund’*
May 24, 2011 11:41 am
i want those boots the model is wearing!!!
May 24, 2011 11:51 am
lol @wallflower.
May 24, 2011 11:53 am
I would def. save my pennies to have some Balmain in the closet! Diffusion or not! Balmain is one of my fav lines.
May 24, 2011 1:42 pm
@Cheeky I’ll take the blame on that one. I do my best to edit everything before it publishes, but must have overlooked that clunky phrase. Thanks for calling it out, though, it’s fixed:) xx
May 24, 2011 11:54 pm
300-500 is very affordable for luxury brands. especially balmain. just becuase forever 21 and h&m exists does not mean you should be able to buy a whole outfitt for $9.99.
May 25, 2011 9:38 pm
good job to the intern for this research. Hype to wear Balmain at a cheaper range soon.
May 27, 2011 5:02 am
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July 28, 2011 10:45 am
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July 28, 2011 11:35 am
[...] Photos from Pierre Balmain, the Balmain diffusion line we talked about a few months ago, have been released! Price points are, as expected, still steep but certainly more affordable (90% [...]