I was instantly stricken by the absence of sharp-shouldered tailoring, an aesthetic cornerstone of Balmain (though some jackets and pants still had the big pockets we associate with its officer ...

A model wears a creation as part of the Balmain Fall/Winter 2025-2026 Womenswear collection presented in Paris, Wednesday, March 5, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP) ...