Though it has been more than ten years since Olivier Rousteing visited, the city’s “endless summer” vibe still draws him in. In fact, he used Miami as the primary inspiration for Balmain’s pre-fall 2024 collection.
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The creative director of the brand maintains a close mental relationship with Pierre Balmain, the house’s founder, who was so enthralled with Florida’s tropical climate that he included flamingo and palm tree motifs into his couture creations in the 1950s. Rousteing, too, went back to his resort 2013 collection for Balmain, which featured a palette reminiscent of South Beach and strong shoulders akin to Don Johnson’s in the crime drama “Miami Vice” of the 1990s.
Throughout the collection, pastel-colored bags complement check-covered coats, and hits of teal and bright yellow offer a pleasant contrast to otherwise black-and-white ensembles. Palm trees play a significant role in defining the line’s illustrative personality — a crystal-coated jacket, in particular, shapes the aforementioned foliage with a glittering agenda.
In the details, logo-laden briefcases set the Miami cityscape as their backdrop, and colorful stripes become ideal for the city’s boardwalks. Overall, it’s a line for those looking to book one final summertime stop in Miami — just before next fall hits.
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