Archive · 6 Nov 2025
Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain After 14-Year Creative Directorship
Olivier Rousteing, who led the fashion house Balmain for 14 years, has announced he is leaving.
He joined Balmain when he was very young and helped make the brand much more successful, increasing its money a lot.
He said that his time at Balmain was like a love story and a life story.
Rousteing often included themes of heritage and belonging in his designs, inspired by his own background.
He is now ready for new adventures and says he is excited about what comes next.
Olivier Rousteing has departed from his role as Creative Director at Balmain after 14 years.
Rousteing joined the French fashion house at the age of 24 and was appointed Creative Director at 25.
His tenure saw Balmain's annual revenue increase tenfold, from €30.4 million to an estimated €300 million.
Rousteing's collections often incorporated references to heritage, resilience, and belonging, reflecting his Somali and Ethiopian roots.
He expressed gratitude to his team and those who supported him, looking forward to future adventures.
- Who
- Olivier Rousteing
- What
- Departed as Creative Director after a 14-year tenure.
- When
- Announced recently (exact date not specified, but presented as a current event).
- Where
- Balmain, a French fashion house.
- Why
- To pursue new adventures and a new beginning.
- Creative Director Tenure
- 14 years
- Age at Balmain Appointment
- 25 years old
- Annual Revenue Growth
- Tenfold (from €30.4 million to €300 million)
- Previous Role
- Head of Ready-to-Wear at Roberto Cavalli
- Rousteing's Heritage
- Somali and Ethiopian origin