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Parent brands and sub-brands, ordered by founding year.
A licensed eyewear collection
Balmain Eyewear is a collection of sunglasses and eyewear that reflects Balmain’s design c
Balmain Eyewear is a collection of sunglasses and eyewear that reflects Balmain’s design codes. Eyewear products bearing the brand name are distributed through authorized dealers and specialty stores. The line is characterized by highly designed frames and logo embellishments, and serves as an accessory.
The main menswear line and core ready-to-wear line
Balmain Homme is Balmain’s menswear-only line, an official line that translates the maison
Balmain Homme is Balmain’s menswear-only line, an official line that translates the maison’s structured tailoring and decorative details into menswear. It focuses primarily on ready-to-wear, including blazers and tailored clothing, knitwear, and T-shirts, and serves as the brand’s main menswear line, with a design language and product range distinct from those of the womenswear. In recent years, it has continued to be offered through seasonal collections and retail.
A high-end line showcasing atelier techniques
L'Atelier Balmain is a collection that foregrounds the Maison’s atelier work and couture t
L'Atelier Balmain is a collection that foregrounds the Maison’s atelier work and couture techniques, encompassing pieces that reflect artisanal processes such as meticulous hand tailoring, embroidery, and embellishment. Positioned as a high-value segment within womenswear that particularly emphasizes craftsmanship, it serves to carry forward and showcase the Maison’s heritage of tailoring techniques.
An official extension line into hair care
Balmain Hair Couture is a brand extension in hair care and hair accessories, specializing
Balmain Hair Couture is a brand extension in hair care and hair accessories, specializing in hair fragrances, shampoos, styling products, hair accessories, and related products. Product development and distribution are conducted through an independent operating entity. The extension aims to officially expand from fashion into beauty and hair by applying Balmain’s visual and decorative codes to hair products.
An extension of the brand into Swiss-made watches
Montres Pierre Balmain (the watch collection under the Pierre Balmain name) is a Swiss-mad
Montres Pierre Balmain (the watch collection under the Pierre Balmain name) is a Swiss-made watch line bearing Balmain’s name. It has been developed since 1987 and has historically been manufactured and distributed in partnership with Swatch Group and others. It applies the Maison’s decorative designs, including arabesque patterns, to watch products and is treated as an extension of the fashion domain.
Former secondary line (ended in 2017)
Pierre Balmain was the name of a secondary line formerly operated by Balmain, offering pro
Pierre Balmain was the name of a secondary line formerly operated by Balmain, offering product ranges under the parent brand’s name at a different price point and with a different concept. The line was discontinued as part of a reorganization of the brand strategy. According to reports, it ended in 2017, and it is therefore confirmed that it is no longer being developed on an ongoing basis.
A signature line for children
Balmain Kids is a children’s collection that brings the maison’s signatures into childrens
Balmain Kids is a children’s collection that brings the maison’s signatures into childrenswear and reinterprets them. While following the silhouettes and decorative codes of the adult line, it uses sizing and material selections suited to children’s wear, and is sold through international retailers and authorized stockists. It is a clearly defined children’s line for sharing the brand across generations.
A licensed line responsible for the beauty sector
Balmain Beauty is a sub-brand in the beauty division, based on a licensing agreement betwe
Balmain Beauty is a sub-brand in the beauty division, based on a licensing agreement between Balmain and The Estée Lauder Companies. The two companies announced their partnership in 2022 and began rolling out a product range in 2024, including fragrances such as Les Éternels de Balmain. It was established as the brand formally responsible for the maison’s perfume and beauty activities, with a role in expanding the beauty category in the future.
A licensed eyewear collection
Balmain Eyewear is a collection of sunglasses and eyewear that reflects Balmain’s design c
Balmain Eyewear is a collection of sunglasses and eyewear that reflects Balmain’s design codes. Eyewear products bearing the brand name are distributed through authorized dealers and specialty stores. The line is characterized by highly designed frames and logo embellishments, and serves as an accessory.
The main menswear line and core ready-to-wear line
Balmain Homme is Balmain’s menswear-only line, an official line that translates the maison
Balmain Homme is Balmain’s menswear-only line, an official line that translates the maison’s structured tailoring and decorative details into menswear. It focuses primarily on ready-to-wear, including blazers and tailored clothing, knitwear, and T-shirts, and serves as the brand’s main menswear line, with a design language and product range distinct from those of the womenswear. In recent years, it has continued to be offered through seasonal collections and retail.
A high-end line showcasing atelier techniques
L'Atelier Balmain is a collection that foregrounds the Maison’s atelier work and couture t
L'Atelier Balmain is a collection that foregrounds the Maison’s atelier work and couture techniques, encompassing pieces that reflect artisanal processes such as meticulous hand tailoring, embroidery, and embellishment. Positioned as a high-value segment within womenswear that particularly emphasizes craftsmanship, it serves to carry forward and showcase the Maison’s heritage of tailoring techniques.
An official extension line into hair care
Balmain Hair Couture is a brand extension in hair care and hair accessories, specializing
Balmain Hair Couture is a brand extension in hair care and hair accessories, specializing in hair fragrances, shampoos, styling products, hair accessories, and related products. Product development and distribution are conducted through an independent operating entity. The extension aims to officially expand from fashion into beauty and hair by applying Balmain’s visual and decorative codes to hair products.
An extension of the brand into Swiss-made watches
Montres Pierre Balmain (the watch collection under the Pierre Balmain name) is a Swiss-mad
Montres Pierre Balmain (the watch collection under the Pierre Balmain name) is a Swiss-made watch line bearing Balmain’s name. It has been developed since 1987 and has historically been manufactured and distributed in partnership with Swatch Group and others. It applies the Maison’s decorative designs, including arabesque patterns, to watch products and is treated as an extension of the fashion domain.
Former secondary line (ended in 2017)
Pierre Balmain was the name of a secondary line formerly operated by Balmain, offering pro
Pierre Balmain was the name of a secondary line formerly operated by Balmain, offering product ranges under the parent brand’s name at a different price point and with a different concept. The line was discontinued as part of a reorganization of the brand strategy. According to reports, it ended in 2017, and it is therefore confirmed that it is no longer being developed on an ongoing basis.
A signature line for children
Balmain Kids is a children’s collection that brings the maison’s signatures into childrens
Balmain Kids is a children’s collection that brings the maison’s signatures into childrenswear and reinterprets them. While following the silhouettes and decorative codes of the adult line, it uses sizing and material selections suited to children’s wear, and is sold through international retailers and authorized stockists. It is a clearly defined children’s line for sharing the brand across generations.
A licensed line responsible for the beauty sector
Balmain Beauty is a sub-brand in the beauty division, based on a licensing agreement betwe
Balmain Beauty is a sub-brand in the beauty division, based on a licensing agreement between Balmain and The Estée Lauder Companies. The two companies announced their partnership in 2022 and began rolling out a product range in 2024, including fragrances such as Les Éternels de Balmain. It was established as the brand formally responsible for the maison’s perfume and beauty activities, with a role in expanding the beauty category in the future.
Brands that share a country of origin, founding period, category or designer.
Country of origin, founding year, categories and parent brands.
Balmain is from France.
Balmain was founded in 1945.
Balmain covers the following categories: Clothing, Bags, Accessories, Footwear, Eyewear, Watches, Fragrance, Beauty and cosmetics.