What does it mean to “drive defined”? A new series of videos from Porsche and the Creative Director of the Paris fashion label Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, explorers the meaning of the phrase. Rousteing says that he’s been “fascinated” by Porsche since childhood.
The designer, who grew up in France, worked at Roberto Cavalli before becoming the Creative Director at Balmain in 2011. The powerhouse fashion brand was founded in 1945 and was previously lead by Oscar de la Renta. Modern Balmain designs feature elements of French couture mixed with Asian influence. In 2019, the brand launched the KYLIE X BALMAIN, a makeup collaboration with social media influencer Kylie Jenner.
Olivier Rousteing sits in a Porsche Panamera during the filming of the short.Photo courtesy of Porsche AG
The short videos, published on Porsche’s social media channels and on Rousteing’s Instagram feed, focus on Rousteing’s powerful inner driving force. In a release, the luxury car manufacturer says that there are “many similarities between the fashion designer and the sports car brand” including boundary pushing and an eye toward the tradition-rich history of the company Rousteing leads into the modern age.
“Olivier Rousteing is not just an authentic Porsche enthusiast, he is also a perfect fit for us with his desire to make Balmain a modern brand with the highest standards of quality and luxury,” says Jelena Batic who is responsible for the cooperation at Porsche. “Together, we explore his exceptional driving force in the films by examining the connection between the worlds of sports cars and fashion, which creates relevance for our existing customers, as well as for younger and female target groups.”
The series kicked off with a video featuring the Porsche Panamera. It was just the first step in a planned, longer collaboration between Rousteing and Porsche. Further aspects of the partnership are expected to be made public in due course.
Watch the first video below.
Drive Defined with Olivier Rousteing
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