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Balmain Names Antonin Tron Creative Director as Olivier Rousteing Exits After 14 Years

Tron will unveil his first Balmain collection in Paris in March 2026, reflecting a shift aligned with the house’s ongoing reorganization.

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Overview

  • Balmain confirmed French designer Antonin Tron as creative director effective November 2025.
  • His debut is scheduled for March 2026 in Paris with the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 collection.
  • The appointment aligns with a reorganization led by CEO Matteo Sgarbossa aimed at accelerating international expansion and elevating product and retail experiences.
  • Olivier Rousteing stepped down after 14 years, posting a farewell on Instagram, as Mayhoola’s president and Balmain’s CEO publicly praised his legacy.
  • Tron trained at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp, founded his own label in 2016, and previously worked at Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent.