Balmain Theft: Amidst the ongoing men’s Paris Fashion week, police have arrested a gang which was reported to have robbed 50 Balmain items in September last year. The incident took place days before the renowned team was ready for its women's wear show at Paris Fashion Week.
Balmain’s creative director Olivier Rousteing had reported about it through social media. Olivier Rousteing took to his Instagram handle and posted, "This morning I woke up with the smile , starting the fittings for my next show at 9 am and this is what happened...50 Balmain pieces stolen. Our delivery was hijacked. The camion got stolen . Thank god , the driver is safe. So many people worked so hard to make this collection happened. We are redoing everything but this is so so disrespectful. So many workers , suppliers , my team and I . Please be safe , this is the world we are living in. Love you my Balmain team and we won't give up. Love you OR."
The investigation has finally led to the arrest of six people in connection to the theft. It was first reported by the fashion magazine Elle.
Although the police speculates that the crime was not a deliberate action againt the luxury brand the fashion world looks forward to the actual motive behind the crime.
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