Olivier Rousteing reported the theft of several items from the upcoming Balmain show

Balmain was robbed. This Sunday, on his Instagram profile, designer Olivier Rousteing, artistic director of the Balmain fashion house, announced that some items from the latest show of the French brand were stolen after the courier was attacked on the night from Saturday to Sunday. . The courier was driving a truck seized by thieves, which left the airport and was heading to the headquarters of the fashion house.

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According to the designer, more than fifty dresses that were supposed to be presented at his show on September 27 at 20:00 during Women’s Fashion Week in Paris were stolen.

“I started creating images with my team, and our driver called us and said that he was robbed by a group of people,” the designer explains in a message, which clarifies that the driver is healthy. “So many people have worked hard to create this collection. We’re redoing everything, but it’s really disrespectful.”

A company spokesman did not immediately respond to a request for comment after business hours Sunday. It is unclear which airport Olivier Rousteing was referring to.

Balmain is known for sleek, contemporary styles and red carpet dresses. Recently, actress Emily Blunt appeared at the Paris premiere of the film in a mint green Balmain dress. Oppenheimer Chris Nolan. During her Renaissance Tour, Beyoncé wore several custom Balmain pieces. Balmain is owned by Qatari investment fund Mayhoola, which also owns Valentino.

With Bloomberg