Prada, Burberry, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton —- aside from these luxury brands available in the Philippines, another new addition to the list of high price tags edition is the France-based fashion house Balmain Paris.
Since its inception in 1946, Balmain has been known for its maximalist fashion designs and contemporary strong pieces such as power shoulder outfits and striking silhouette dresses.
With the aim to bring the “City of Lights” to the Philippines, the first-ever flagship store of Balmain opened its doors to Manila last November 2021.
Located at The Shoppes, Solaire Resort & Casino, the 105-square meter concept store is brimming with classic beauty and elegance as it mirrors the Parisian style and French fashion. The store interior accentuates its high ceilings, chambered fitting rooms, and brass elements that will surely serve fans of Balmain an intimate and delightful shopping experience.
Fall-Winter Collection 2021
Shoppers can splurge on the luxury brand’s fall-winter 2021 (FW 2021) collection. This year's theme “Balmain Above and Beyond” was inspired by the legacy of Pierre Balmain as founder and couturier. Furthermore, the FW 2021 collection for men and women highlights military-themed ensembles, knitted cardigans, wool skirts, nylon shorts, oversized coats, and tin foil-like ready-to-wear apparel.
1945 Bags
You shouldn’t miss out on Balmain’s 1945 bags that feature post-war era motifs combined with the labyrinths of France’s Renaissance gardens. Led by Creative Director Olivier Rousteing, the house’s latest offering includes soft leather and jacquard bags. You can choose among Balmain’s clutch bag, zipped wallet, leather tote bag, chained wallet, travel bag, and more.
Sneaker Hub
Apart from fashionable pieces and ensembles, the iconic brand also released its B-Bold Sneaker collection. Some of the designs that’ll surely upgrade your style are the leather low-top, suede high-top, multicolor low- and high-top, bicolor ivory sneakers, and many more.
To know more about the “Balmain Above and Beyond” fashion show, watch the video below:
