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Olivier Rousteing to be Honored by The Couture Council

The Couture Council of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) recently made a momentous announcement. On September 3, 2025, Olivier Rousteing, the highly acclaimed creative director of the esteemed French luxury fashion house Balmain, will be awarded the prestigious Couture Council Award for Artistry of Fashion during a remarkable luncheon to be held at the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center, New York.

This esteemed event coincides with the onset of New York Fashion Week and serves to raise funds for the Museum at FIT, unique in its dedicated focus on the art of fashion. In this year’s affair, prominent individuals such as Jane DeFlorio, corporate director at Vivid Seats Inc., and Stephanie Loeffler, a noted philanthropist, will co-chair the event. Notably, Bloomingdale's is the proud presenting sponsor, reflecting its enduring commitment to the celebration of fashion.

Olivier Rousteing's journey at Balmain is noteworthy. Appointed as head of the design team in 2011, he emerged as one of the youngest individuals ever to lead a historic Parisian fashion house when he took on the role at just 25 years old. His visionary approach has pushed the boundaries of contemporary fashion while honoring the legacy of the brand’s founder, Pierre Balmain, who introduced an innovative