Olivier Rousteing

Olivier Rousteing is a SomaliEthiopian designer who served as Balmains creative director for 14 years stepping down in November 2025 At age 25 he became the youngest nonfounding designer to lead a major Parisian fashion house since Yves Saint Laurent Rousteings tenure was marked by a pop culture aesthetic diverse casting and collaborations with celebrities like Beyoncé and Rihanna