The Tamesis
Alix Morabito, Chief Merchandising Officer, Galeries Lafayette
Antonin presented a very feminine and directional collection that retained Balmain’s identity while opening up the vocabulary to communicate with a wider audience. He definitely showed his strong desire to dress women realistically, emphasizing their bodies and sensuality.
Luik Prigent, journalist
It was a very Balmain and Antonin Tron collection – the best of both worlds. It’s a very interesting moment for us journalists to see a designer who has been growing for more than a decade move to a major fashion house and make the most of the brand’s resources and heritage. I think the first and last look was by Amélie, who was the prototype of the collection, very elegant. The crystal embroidery was a hit and the three-dimensional look was chic from the front row, which was a good sign.
Romain Brau, artist, singer, former classmate of Antonin Tron at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts
This is an achievement. This is a battle he fights with Atlein, almost a billion times, because being an independent designer today is almost impossible. He wins awards and fights to keep his brand and his entire team alive. He has worked for Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga and Saint Laurent. Today we see the results of everything he learned. Very chic. Available in leather and silk. The woman who spends money today must give people a sense of elegance. Anthony hasn’t changed since Antwerp. He is already very studious, very smart, very careful.
Jean-Jacques Picart, fashion consultant
It will take some minor tweaking to feel more like him, but the potential is obvious. Fans of Balmain under Olivier Rousteing need to find their way. I found mine because I’ve known Anthony for ten years. I think it’s a very strong series for the product-critical times we’re in right now. All these beautiful houses need products to sell.
