Recalling a legacy of royal, imperial, and artistic histories, Pierre Balmain’s iconic silhouettes have featured gold adornments since the 1940s. As a radiant, sunlit hue, the use of gold in Parisian couture in the post-war era transcended mere decoration—it embodied a cultural shift, a desire for rebirth, and carried potent symbolism of optimism, excellence, and timeless beauty. Across cultures and centuries, gold has signified divinity, prestige, and permanence. In the decorative arts, it conveys timeless luxury and meticulous artistry—values intrinsic to Balmain’s heritage. It is both material and message: a declaration of presence, finesse and allure.

Balmain 2022年リゾートコレクションは、巨大なモニュメントと緻密な装飾が共存する、エジプトのダイナミックな躍動感にインスピレーションを見出しました。Balmain アトリエの洗練された技巧を駆使して、なめらかで官能的なスタイル、完璧なテーラリング、織物、プリーツ、ドレープのデザインが実現。鮮烈なエジプトブルー、スカラベに着想を得たイリディセントカラー 、アニマルモチーフ、スネーク、フェザーなどの華やかな装飾がコレクションを見事に彩ります。オリヴィエ・ルスタンは、まばゆいゴールドのタッチを添え、表面をゴールドで覆った素晴らしい作品を随所に散りばめ、まさに贅沢なコレクションを作り上げました。

Timeless yet ever-evolving, gold continues to shine as a signature of Balmain’s unmistakable style: bold, opulent, and unapologetically modern.

 

Spring-Summer 2025 runway's fittings

From intricate embroidery of gold acanthus leaves echoing classical motifs to the delicate shimmer of gold lace gracing an evening gown, each piece embodies the precision and poetry of the Maison’s craft. A bolero densely worked with gold threads and crystals radiates regal intensity, while most recently, gold takes futuristic form in a crocodile-embossed dress crafted with a cutting-edge 3D technique—fusing tradition with innovation.

 

Fall-Winter 2025 runway's backstage