“We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Antonin Tron to the Group and to Balmain. His thoughtful approach to design, rooted in craftsmanship and artistic sensitivity, makes him an exciting talent for the House. Together with CEO Matteo Sgarbossa, Antonin will lead Balmain into a compelling new future. One that honours its storied history while confidently shaping a future defined by creativity, modernity, and elegance.” Said Mr Rachid Mohamed Rachid – Mayhoola CEO and Balmain Chairman.
Balmain has appointed Antonin Tron as creative director, efficient November 2025.
Leadership praised his craft-driven, architectural design imaginative and prescient, aligned with the House’s heritage.
Tron expressed gratitude to Olivier Rousteing and goals to construct on Balmain’s legacy.
His first present, the Fall/Winter 2026–2027 assortment, will debut in Paris subsequent March.
Matteo Sgarbossa – Chief Executive Officer of Balmaincommented: “We are thrilled to welcome Antonin to the House of Balmain. Antonin’s approach to design, rooted in the art of draping and the physicality of fabric, marks a continuation of Pierre Balmain’s foundational belief that “dressmaking is the architecture of movement”. Like Balmain, Antonin sees style as a spatial artwork, constructing across the human type with precision and emotion. Antonin will construct on the House’s heritage of creativity, craftsmanship, class, and profound human values. We sit up for his first present for the home in Paris in March.”
Antonin Tron added: “I am deeply honoured to be joining Balmain, and grateful to Mr. Rachid and Matteo for entrusting me with this extraordinary House.
I wish to express my gratitude to Olivier Rousteing for building Balmain into the global brand it is today. Balmain has a truly inspiring history. At its heart, the House embodies savoir-faire, culture, sensuality, and elegance – fashion that is radiant, precise, and bold. This resonates deeply with me, and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to build on this incredible legacy.”
Born in Paris in 1984, Antonin studied style design on the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. After graduating in 2008, he returned to Paris and spent seventeen years working within the design groups of Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balenciaga and most lately at Saint Laurent. Antonin established his personal unbiased brand ATLEIN in 2016, attracting speedy recognition and awards. Going ahead, Antonin will focus completely on Balmain.
Antonin will current his first assortment, Balmain Fall/Winter 2026-2027, in Paris subsequent March.
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