Balmain announced the appointment of Antonin Tron as its new creative director, starting in November 2025. Antonin will present his first collection, Balmain Fall/Winter 2026-2027, in Paris next March.

“We are exceptionally pleased to welcome Antonin Tron to the Group and to Balmain," said Mr. Rachid Mohamed Rachid, Mayhoola ceo and Balmain chairman. "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.”

“We are thrilled to welcome Antonin to the House of Balmain," added Matteo Sgarbossa, chief executive officer 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 fashion as a spatial art, building around the human form with precision and emotion. Antonin will build on the House’s heritage of creativity, craftsmanship, elegance, and profound human values. We look forward to his first show for the house in Paris in March.”

“I am deeply honoured to be joining Balmain, and grateful to Mr. Rachid and Matteo for entrusting me with this extraordinary House," commented Antonin Tron. "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 fashion design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Antwerp. After graduating in 2008, he returned to Paris and spent seventeen years working in the design teams of Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Balenciaga, and most recently at Saint Laurent. Antonin established his own independent brand, Atlein, in 2016, attracting immediate recognition and awards. Going forward, Antonin will focus exclusively on Balmain.