RUNWAY: Balmain FW16

Olivier Rousteing's latest collection for Balmain once again turns its face away from austerity, even in light of the stock market correction and deepening concerns over China's economy. No, Balmain will forever be about excess, opulence and attitude as long as Rousteing is in charge. For FW16, his signature military tailoring was accentuated by an excess of crystals, frogging, patches and other accoutrements. Quilted riding boots complemented most of the looks that saw every embellishment available to put on clothes. The intricacy of the workmanship is excellent while heavy and, sometimes gaudy, pieces may deter some; there are many others, whom call themselves the Balmain Army, who would give almost anything and everything to own these pieces.