Balmain’s artistic director, Olivier Rousteing, has revealed that a group of robbers made off with over 50 pieces of the new collection intended for the upcoming Paris Fashion Week show. According to Rousteing, the robbery occurred when his delivery driver was en route from an airport to Balmain’s headquarters in Paris. The stolen items were the last pieces needed for the September 27 women’s fashion show, though specific details about the stolen pieces were not provided.
Rousteing took to Instagram to express his frustration and disappointment over the incident. He mentioned that the delivery driver is safe, but the theft has disrupted the preparations for the show. He acknowledged the hard work of the team behind the collection and pledged to redo everything to ensure the show goes on as planned, emphasizing that they won’t give up despite this setback.
The report did not specify which airport the delivery driver was coming from, as Paris has two main international airports. Rousteing shared that he received a call from the driver, who reported being hijacked by a group of individuals while he was waiting in his office. The incident has prompted additional efforts from the Balmain team and suppliers who will work tirelessly to overcome the setback.
Paris police directed inquiries to prosecutors, who were not immediately available for comment over the weekend.
This unfortunate incident highlights the challenges and disruptions faced by fashion houses as they prepare for major events like Paris Fashion Week. Balmain’s team is determined to overcome this setback and present their collection as planned.