Fashion
Olivier Rousteing Exits Balmain
After more than a decade of redefining modern luxury with his fearless ideas, inclusive vision, and celebrity-driven influence Olivier Rousteing is officially leaving his post as Balmain’s creative director.
The 40-year-old designer, who’s led the Parisian house since 2011, broke the news himself on Instagram this Wednesday. “Today marks the end of my Balmain era,” he wrote, calling it both “a love story” and “a life story.” His post felt deeply personal thankful, nostalgic, and proud.
Olivier Rousteing: Instagram
Balmain confirmed his exit soon after, thanking him for his “visionary approach” and hinting that a new creative direction will be announced “in due course.”
When Rousteing first took charge at just 25: he made headlines for two reasons, his age and his presence. He was one of the youngest ever to lead a major Parisian fashion house and one of the few Black designers at that level. Over 14 years, he took Balmain from a quiet couture label to a world-recognized luxury brand.
Olivier Rousteing: Instagram
His aesthetic was easy to spot: sharp shoulders, structured cuts, and high-shine finishes. But what really set him apart was how he understood fame and community. Even before fashion lived online, Rousteing had already built his own tribe, the Balmain Army, fronted by Rihanna, Beyoncé, Kim Kardashian, and Naomi Campbell, women who carried his brand of fearless of glamour.
Rousteing’s runways felt more like music events than fashion shows. Lights, sound, energy, and a sense that everyone in the room belonged. He made luxury feel inclusive, without losing its edge.
Olivier Rousteing: Instagram
His own story only deepened that message. Born in Bordeaux and adopted as a baby, Rousteing discovered later in life that his birth parents were of Somali and Ethiopian descent. That revelation became part of his creative voice; his collections often reflected identity, resilience, and a longing to belong.
A defining chapter closes, no doubt. Rousteing leaves Balmain with a legacy. And knowing him, this isn’t the end of the story, it’s the beginning of something new.
Anna Wintour Condé Nast’s Chief Content Officer and Global Editorial Director of Vogue, appeared on the magazine’s cover, alongside Meryl Streep who played a magazine editor in “The Devil Wears Prada,” ahead of the sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, expected in May 1 2026.
The theme of the magazine’s latest issue is to bring together the editor and the actress known for playing her role on screen. The shoot was styled by Grace Coddington. Wintour wore a red Prada maxi dress, paired with Manolo Blahnik heels, S.J. Phillips necklaces, and Chanel sunglasses.
Photo: Vogue
While Meryl Streep appeared in a black Prada suit, finished with dark sunglasses. Both women wore sunglasses in the images. The cover was photographed by Annie Leibovitz.
Greta Gerwig spoke with Meryl Streep and Anna Wintour about the upcoming sequel, the future of fashion, and life in their seventies. Wintour said “It is such an honor to be played by Meryl who wouldn’t consider that an extraordinary gift?”
Photo: Vogue
Streep and Wintour are not interested in trading places in real life. Wintour dismissed the idea of acting, noting she has no skills for it and would struggle with tasks such as singing, dancing, or cooking. Streep, on the other hand, said she would not want to take on the responsibilities of running a large organization like Vogue, including managing its operations and editorial responsibilities.
Streep’s character, Miranda Priestly, the editor-in-chief of the fictional magazine Runway, was inspired by Wintour. The 2006 film was based on the 2003 novel by Lauren Weisberger.
Photo: Vogue
The feature arrives at a time when interest in “The Devil Wears Prada” has increased following news of the sequel. Streep’s role in the film remains one of the most referenced portrayals of a fashion editor in popular culture.
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She wore a wide-brim pink hat that extended the silhouette of the look. Its scale contrasted with the fitted construction of the dress. The piece was adapted from Jacquemus’ Fall/Winter 2926 collection. She wore rings from Tiffany & Co. Footwear came from Giuseppe Zanotti. The outfit was styled by Ryan Hastings.
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Earlier in the week, she appeared in a rose and green floral mini apron dress by August Barron from the brand’s “Real Housewife” Spring 2026 collection. The dress features a floral print, halter-style apron straps, and a sheer skirt. Styled by Ryan Hastings, the look was paired with dusty pink pointed open-toe sandals and Tiffany & Co. rings. Her hair was worn half-up and half-down, with a brick-red lip.
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Across the press tour, her styling has referenced elements associated with Princess Peach, with each appearance offering a variation.
Schiaparelli hosted a gala dinner at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London to mark the opening of Schiaparelli: Fashion Becomes Art, the house’s first major exhibition in the United Kingdom. The exhibition includes more than 200 objects, covering couture, jewellery, and archival material, tracing the work of founder Elsa Schiaparelli and the house’s current direction led by Daniel Roseberry.
The guest list included figures from film, fashion, and culture. Daisy Edgar-Jones attended with Chase Infiniti, Elizabeth Debicki, and Gabbriette. Regina King, Naomi Ackie, and Farida Khelfa were also in attendance.
At the museum’s South Kensington site, the exhibition presents Schiaparelli’s work in a museum setting instead of a runway presentation. The display includes historical pieces alongside contemporary designs, showing the house’s creative evolution.
The London opening is part of Schiaparelli’s expansion outside Paris couture, presenting its work in museum spaces across past and current collections.
Scroll down to see some of the attendees.
Daisy Edgar-Jones: Getty images
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Gabbriette: Getty Images
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