Balmain

Dec 2024

The Balmain Pre-Fall 2025 lookbook presents a precise exploration of architectural tailoring and monochromatic layering. Creative director and designer Olivier Rousteing leans into a sharp, structural aesthetic, juxtaposing military-inspired silhouettes with classical interior motifs. The collection features elevated essentials, including structured tuxedo jackets, leather outerwear, and intricately braided coats, all set against a minimalist backdrop of neoclassical wall panels and arched alcoves. Photographer Zoe Natale Mannella employs soft, natural light to accentuate the rich textures of velvet, leather, and wool. The editorial compositions rely on clean lines and balanced, vertical framing to highlight the collection's tailoring, with styling by Olivier Rousteing providing a cohesive narrative throughout the series. Supporting the polished visual language, the production benefited from hair styling by Yumiko Hikage and makeup by Marieke Thibaut, with casting overseen by Anita Bitton.

Editorial, Vertical, Clean

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