Q&A: Olivier Rousteing
is a firm fixture Designer Olivier Rousteing easy to forget in the fashion world, so it’s taking on the role that he is still only 31. Since label Balmain of creative director of French has become more than six years ago, he famous for dressing his #Balmainarmy Jourdan Dunn, of It girls – like Kendall Jenner, moment Binx Rihanna and model-of-the- sexy, high-octane Walton – in his impossibly a not-sodesigns. And all while gathering on Instagram too. casual 4.6 million followers to talk drive, We grab 15 minutes with him collaboration determination and his recent with L’oréal Paris… to your What is the beauty equivalent famousamous shoulder-pad blazers? pads in my Lipstick,pstick, of course! The shoulder power and clothes are all about strength, for lipstick. confidence, and that’s the same
Paris How did the Balmain x L’oréal collaborationollaboration come about? team in Cannes last I met with the L’oréal Paris ideas for about yearear and, after sharing various 12-strong12- strong lipstick sixx months, we soon had a been a dream line.e. Working with them has they represent because,cause, exactly like Balmain, essential for me Frenchnch heritage. But it was I’ve created three to bring a couture spin, so as little pendant shadesdes that will be available as jewellery. gems,s, which you can wear the collection Howw would you describe in threeree emojis…
How do you start your day? but with the I’m tempted to sleep in, of course, release, and I get that pressure of my job I need a to early boxing from working out. I’m addicted They help me push classes and cardio workouts. vibes. Then out any anger and bring in good my uniform. I take a long shower and prepare powerfully for I like to dress quite simply, but skinny black work – a double-breasted blazer, naturally! eans and a black tee, Balmain, jeans advice What’s the best piece of you’veou’ve been given? event, ‘Don’t hanna once said to me at an forget that. scared, be yourself.’ I’ll never what’s in You have killer cheekbones, your contouring arsenal? great bone Nothing, I’m just born with kidding, of course structure [laughs]. No, I’m my contours. I use some bronzer t o sharpen
How should you pose alongside a supermodel? on, always position Firstly, never face straight- down and suck in your body at an angle. Chin face look slimmer. those cheeks – it’ll make your
Balmain Army? What made you start the just friends, The models I work with aren’t The younger girls they’re my inspiration, too. are full of amazing are the next generations and ideas that I like to bring to light.
you closest to? Who from your gang are I just love her, Rosie Huntington-whiteley. time I see them and Jourdan Dunn – every I feel like they are my sisters.
What is your skincare secret? have time In the fashion world, you don’t look fresh, so to rest, you always have to a clay mask I use a hydrating serum daily, twice a week and lip balm.
your life? Which invention would improve to country Being able to get from country and not being in two minutes. I hate flying able to be in control.
of? What are you most afraid a tomorrow. I worry about there not being many things Life is amazing, we take too today as for granted, so I try to enjoy much as possible.
of What would the theme song your life be? Black Or White