Olivier Rousteing

Olivier Rousteing

Actor

Bordeaux, France
September 13, 1985

Biography

Olivier Rousteing is a Somali-Ethiopian designer who served as Balmain's creative director for 14 years, stepping down in November 2025. At age 25, he became the youngest non-founding designer to lead a major Parisian fashion house since Yves Saint Laurent. Rousteing's tenure was marked by a pop culture aesthetic, diverse casting, and collaborations with celebrities like Beyoncé and Rihanna.

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Representative Works

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Wonder Boy
2019Nominee

Best Performance

Wonder Boy

Björk: Cornucopia
2025Nominee

Best Performance

Björk: Cornucopia

Modeles Noirs, Regards Blancs
2020Winner

Best Performance

Modeles Noirs, Regards Blancs

Career Highlights

Des hommes stylés
2018Highlight

Best Performance

Des hommes stylés

Et Dieu créa Barbie
2023Highlight

Best Performance

Et Dieu créa Barbie

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