Christophe Decarnin

Christophe Decarnin, (pronounced: [kʁis.tɔf de.kaʁ.nɛ̃], born 1964 in Le Touquet), is a French fashion designer. Decarnin studied fashion design at ESMOD in Paris before being recruited by Paco Rabanne, where he remained seven years as Artistic Director.^[1]

From 2005, Decarnin was creative directive at Balmain. ^[2] In April 2011, following Decarnin's absence at the house's Autumn/Winter 2011 show, it was announced that the designer had relinquished his position with Balmain.^[3]

References

1. ^ article in ELLE (French)
2. ^ Alice Fisher, style correspondent. "Paris set to crown Balmain's Christophe Decarnin as its new fashion king". Guardian. UK. http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/mar/01/christophe-decarnin-balmain-fashion-house. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 
3. ^ Ella Alexander. "Olivier Rousteing is made Balmain's creative director (Vogue.com UK)". Vogue.co.uk. http://www.vogue.co.uk/news/daily/110406-christophe-decarnin-leaves-balmain.aspx. Retrieved 29 April 2011. 

External links

• Balmain web site
• Christophe Decarnin – designer profile at Fashion Model Directory

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