Olivier Rousteing will Win The 2025 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion
Balmain’s creative director, Olivier Rousteing, will be honored with the prestigious 2025 Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion. This distinguished award recognizes his remarkable career at the helm of the iconic Parisian house, where he has masterfully blended the legacy of founder Pierre Balmain with a bold, modern, and inclusive creative vision—reshaping the very language of haute couture.
Appointed as creative director in 2011 at just 25 years old, Rousteing became the youngest designer to lead a major Parisian fashion house since Yves Saint Laurent. Over the past decade, he has transformed Balmain into a global force, using time-honored couture craftsmanship and infusing it with his signature contemporary edge.
Rousteing’s designs, known for their sensuality, strength, and glamour, have given rise to the global phenomenon of the “Balmain Army,” earning him a dedicated following that spans cultures, generations, and continents. His collections, which seamlessly combine couture-level refinement with an unapologetic, modern attitude, have positioned him as one of the defining designers of his generation.
This award—marking the official kickoff of New York Fashion Week—not only celebrates Rousteing’s creative excellence but also his commitment to pushing boundaries and redefining beauty. Through his fearless approach, he continues to inspire a new era of fashion that values diversity, innovation, and bold artistic expression.
With this recognition, Rousteing firmly secures his place at the forefront of contemporary fashion’s evolution, embodying the spirit of modern couture for the women who shape the world.
