Summary: <p>For our season 8 finale, we bring back our "Stay @ Home" series with French fashion designer and creative director of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balmain/">Balmain</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/olivier_rousteing/?hl=en">Olivier Rousteing</a>. In 2011, at the age of 25, he took over the luxury fashion house and for nearly a decade held this title. The brand has gone under what many would call a <em>Renaissance</em>, as the haute couture brand has smoothly moved into the digital age while still adhering to its iconic roots.</p> <p>Nowadays there is no area in modern day fashion & pop culture that the brand hasn't touched. From it's numerous collabs with brands to working with A-list celebrities from Kim and Kanye to Beyonce & Jay-Z, Olivier Rousteing has pushed the agenda of the Balmain. </p> <p>In this episode, Olivier reflects on his decade at Balmain and the new perspectives he's gained during COVID-19. He tells us why he is "less scared of tomorrow" and how he believes this time right now is a "revolution that will bring a better future."</p> <p>Thank you so much for tuning into the Business of HYPE. As always, thank you for tuning into <a href="https://hypebeast.com/radio">HYPEBEAST Radio</a> and Business of HYPE. Please don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe to our other shows. This episode was recorded prior to COVID-19 with the interludes recorded during. We hope you guys stay safe, wash your hands, practice social distancing and find ways to still stay inspired during this time.</p> <p>For more info:</p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/balmain/">https://www.instagram.com/balmain/</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/olivier_rousteing/?hl=en">https://www.instagram.com/olivier_rousteing/?hl=en</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.balmain.com/us">https://www.balmain.com/us</a></p> <p><br></p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessofhype/support" rel="payment">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/businessofhype/support</a>
