Named for the modern, bold and feminine spirit evidenced on every Balmain fashion-week runway since the introduction of Pierre Balmain’s New French Style in 1945, Balmain Eyewear’s B-Spirit frame has a distinctive matelassé pattern and soft-touch rubberised finish that was directly inspired by the rich quilted leathers that Olivier Rousteing and his design team rely upon for many of the historic house’s cutting-edge luxury bag designs.
The temple’s gilded logo makes that connection to the Balmain’s luxe bags even clearer since it replicates the house’s customary quilted bag branding. Rousteing’s love of playing with asymmetric geometries to accomplish strong fashion statements is on display, with the B-Spirit’s sleek triangular lenses framed by elongated rectangular shapes. Designed for the young rebels of today’s diverse Balmain army, the B-Spirit’s wide range of tones echoes the inclusive palette of the new Balmain Beauty collection.
