Love Cher, but not the trashy Balmain

I SIMPLY can’t understand why so many celebrities – from Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz to Kim Kardashian – are so obsessed with Balmain.

Pierre Balmain, of course, was a giant of French couture who dressed the likes of Katharine Hepburn and Sophia Loren. I have a treasured vintage Balmain coat, which I found in a second-hand shop years ago, and it elevates any outfit with its exquisite cut.

But the current Balmain seems to consist of oversized, over-priced trainers and trashy, skin-tight creations that are virtually indistinguishable from the cheap, mass-produced stuff you can buy on any high street.

Proof of the pudding: Cher, left, was the star attraction at last week’s Paris runway show. Love Cher, obviously; but she’s not exactly known for her classy outfits.