Dries Van Noten tells the story of us. Plus beauty in imperfection at Undercover and The Row. And Cher at Balmain.
PARIS — The cavernous Stade Jean-Bouin, the rugby arena in the 16th Arrondissement, was heaving late Wednesday night. Around 7,000 people were munching French fries, clutching drinks, waving their phones in the air and otherwise waiting for the third Balmain Festival to begin. Backstage, reached through a maze of hallways, the designer Olivier Rousteing was holding court, talking about inclusivity and how, to him, that meant throwing open the doors of fashion to let everyone in.
It’s turning into a trend this season, along with oversize trousers, lingerie dressing and
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