Balmain’s T-shirts used to go for sums like $1,600, but the fashion house has decided to bring the prices down with its collection for the next spring in an attempt to respond to present-day economic rigors, a press release reports. The new line is expected to go easier on the wallets with a new set of prices - from €120 for T-shirts, from €250 for jeans, €350 for jackets, and €650 for suits. Named just Pierre Balmain, the collection will include clothes for men and women. Full story

It has been noted for some time that Balmain’s leading designer Christophe Decarnin was walking on shaky ground as regards his position in the company. His conspicuous absence at the March runway show gave rise to grave doubts whether he was going to stay on, only to be confirmed by the announcement from the fashion house on April 6 to the effect that Decarnin is no longer to be associated with Balmain. Full story

Modern queens of rock, night dance floor divas - these images are embodied in the spring collection Balmain shown at the Fashion Week in Paris. Leather jackets and coats, ripped jeans and tights, short skirts and shorts, black, red, white and denim, some gloss - all these in order to feel free and stylish. Full story

It seems that Christophe Decarnin, the leading designer at Balmain fashion house, is not threatened by or interested in the financial crisis, which hit the world of fashion as well as the rest of the economy. Decarnin's leadership is expected to bring tremendous success and fame to this slightly forgotten brand. Full story