Well, it finally happened Olivier Rousteing is saying au revoir to Balmain after 14 glitter-soaked, shoulder-padded, and celebrity-filled years. The man practically was Balmain: opulent and never afraid of a little sparkle. Since taking over at just 25, Rousteing turned the once-classic Parisian house into a global powerhouse (and built the “Balmain Army” while doing it).

Let’s not forget the moments  that jaw-dropping H&M collab that broke the internet, Beyoncé’s custom looks, and runways dripping in glamour, power, and precision. Love him or not, Rousteing redefined what modern French luxury could look like: diverse, daring, and unapologetically extra.

Now what’s going happens to Balmain without its fearless leader? Will it stay loud and lavish, or are we in for a more minimal Balmain era? Whatever comes next, one thing’s certain: Olivier left behind a legacy that’s impossible to ignore.