Under the direction of Olivier Rousteing, the connection to pop culture and the development of designs with eye-catching elements are now the hallmark that Balmain has maintained during his 14 years as creative director. At Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2025/26, these elements are once again presented with even more force, resulting in a collection that meets Balmain's standards and the practicality of ready-to-wear.

There are three key points to highlight in this collection. The first, and most important, did you see the coats? While this garment has been the highlight of other presentations, Balmain shows us the right way to do oversize, using the folds of the clothing to create, with the help of belts, shapes that flatter the body. And following the trends in textiles, crocodile-patterned leather, used in straight, almost sculptural blocks with no padding on the shoulders, makes the silhouette feminine and stylized as if it were a femme fatale.

The second detail is the way in which different asymmetrical textile manipulation techniques are incorporated, such as draping on sweaters and the incorporation of an illusion of scales in different sizes and directions for skirts and dresses. This presentation enhances the design in the light, since, when it bounces, it further enhances the model's silhouette and creates an illusion of infinite movement.

And lastly, the boots. My goodness! Balmain has always been characterized by showing iconic boots in its past collections. This time, they are shown as a perfect pair with the outfit. There are pairings that always work, and the combination of leather boots and velvet details will always be a perfect 10.

Of course, Balmain follows the trends, focusing on knitwear in one-piece garments, hoodies, and oversized sweaters in gray, crimson, yellow, and black combinations, but the heart of this collection is the incorporation of statement pieces, present as coats, boots, and belts. If you need a lesson on how to combine your garments, Balmain ready-to-wear 2025-26 is for you.