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Antonin Tron Named Balmain’s New Creative Director
Balmain is entering a new season under Antonin Tron, the 41-year-old designer behind Parisian label Atlein. Tron takes the reins as Creative Director following Olivier Rousteing’s 14-year leadership, which turned the house into a major force in global luxury fashion.
Rousteing’s celebrity-driven vision leaves a high benchmark, and all eyes are on Tron to see how he will carry the brand forward. Tron comes with an impressive résumé, having sharpened his skills at Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balenciaga, and Saint Laurent before launching Atlein in 2016, known for his elegant draping, sculptural silhouettes, and precise manipulation of fabric, Tron blends couture-level craftsmanship with modern sensibilities, he trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, at Atlein, Tron earned praise for designs that were elegant, wearable, and celebrated the female form, with his own label on hold, he is fully focused on leading Balmain into its next chapter, bringing his vision and craft to one of fashion’s most storied houses.
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Tron has openly admired Balmain’s storied history, calling it a brand rooted in “savoir-faire, culture, sensuality, and elegance.” He plans to honor that legacy while injecting his own contemporary perspective, designing pieces that resonate with the modern woman and reflect her identity, style, and confidence. “Having access to Balmain’s ateliers and expert craftspeople is incredible,” Tron said, noting the creative freedom the house affords.
Balmain CEO Matteo Sgarbossa highlighted Tron’s expertise with fabrics and draping, noting that his approach aligns with Pierre Balmain’s original vision: that clothing is “the architecture of movement.”Mayhoola CEO Rachid Mohamed Rachid added that Tron’s thoughtful, craftsmanship-driven philosophy makes him an exciting leader for the brand’s future.
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Antonin Tron will unveil his first Balmain collection at Paris Fashion Week in March 2026 for the Fall/Winter season. Fashion insiders are curious to see how his sculptural, precise designs will blend with Balmain’s tailoring and couture spirit. Early impressions suggest a house ready to honor its past while embracing a forward-thinking, modern identity.
The 90s aesthetic continues to influence 2026 fashion through clean silhouettes, reduced detailing, and essential wardrobe pieces. The focus remains on minimal detailing rather than embellishment.
Here are 4 90s fashion trends that have made a strong return in 2026.
Slip Dresses
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The slip dress remains a key item for 90s minimalism in 2026. It focuses on clean-cut design, and lightweight fabrics without embellishment.
The construction is minimal, often designed for single-piece wear or no layering. The design direction follows the late 90s approach to simple dressing, where fabric and cut define the piece.
Cigarette trousers
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Cigarette trousers and straight-leg denim remain key in 90s-inspired dressing in 2026. The shapes include a narrow, straight cut from waist to hem.
Denim variations use rigid or lightly structured fabrics with limited distressing. The focus is on durability and clean construction, positioning both styles as everyday pieces rather than seasonal items.
Tailored Blazers
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Tailored blazers are key to the 90s minimalism direction. The design emphasis is on defined shoulders, moderate structure, and minimal detailing.
Blazers are styled with straight trousers, denim, or dresses, maintaining a simple styling. It prioritises versatility in work and casual wear.
Minimal Footwear
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Minimal footwear aligns with the 90s-inspired aesthetic in 2026. This includes slim sandals, low-profile heels, and simple strap designs.
The construction uses clean shapes and ease of wear, with minimal embellishment. The focus is on proportion and simplicity.
The 90s influence in 2026 is seen in consistent silhouettes, reduced detailing, and a focus on functional wardrobe pieces. The emphasis is on clothing designed for repeated wear, with styling kept simple.
Founder and creative director Tremaine Emory taps Lauryn Hill to front Denim Tears’s latest Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, marking a new installment in the brand’s ongoing in-house denim project. The shoot places Hill in a black-and-white denim design and it’s cultural roots.
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Shot by Liam MacRae and Justin Sarinana, the campaign frames Hill against a school-style backdrop. She appears in layered denim piece featuring Denim Tears’s signature embroidered cotton wreath motif placed closely across the fabric so the pattern becomes part of the outfit and not just a detail. The styling is completed with denim accessories, wide clear-framed sunglasses, and stacked bangle jewelry.
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Hill’s look centers on layered denim construction, with the embroidered detailing positioned within the outfit. Visible stitching and surface texture are highlighted through the monochrome photography, allowing the texture of the jeanswear to remain the main point.
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The campaign continues Denim Tears’s approach under Emory, where clothing is used as a medium to reference cultural history through design and material execution.
She appears with her children Selah Marley, YG Marley, Sara Marley, and Johnny Cash showing different ways the same pieces can be worn.
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Stella McCartney is set to collaborate with H&M for a Spring 2026 collection, marking her second partnership with the retailer following their initial partnership in 2026. The project is scheduled to be launched in selected H&M stores and online.
The project revisits McCartney’s design archive, with a focus on tailoring, ready-to-wear pieces pieces reinterpreted for a wider retail audience. The collection continues her use of certified and recycled materials.
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Materials used across the collection include recycled textiles, organic cotton, certified wool systems, recycled glass beads, regenerative cotton, and materials derived from agricultural waste streams. H&M also provides transparency information on garment tags, outlining sourcing and material composition.
Stella McCartney describes the collaboration as part of her wider approach to responsible fashion design, stating:
“It’s about pushing the industry forward and proving that desirable fashion can be made with more responsible materials.”
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She also addresses the intent behind the partnership in relation to reach and accessibility:
“I’ve always believed fashion should be a force for change. Working with H&M again allows that conversation to reach a wider audience.”
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H&M describes the collection as combining wardrobe staples with McCartney’s established design codes associated with her label. The collaboration is part of H&M’s ongoing series of designer partnerships that combine high-street distribution with established fashion houses.
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