A spectacular example of Balmain's high-glamour tailoring under Olivier Rousteing, this two-piece black sequin pantsuit combines the house's sharply sculpted silhouette with dense, light-catching embellishment and signature gold-tone hardware.
The fitted blazer is constructed in an architectural double-breasted silhouette with Balmain's recognizable strong shoulder line, sharply defined waist and narrow peaked lapels. The exterior is densely covered in glossy black sequins, creating dramatic texture and dimension while maintaining the precision of the jacket's tailoring.
Six embossed gold-tone crest buttons punctuate the double-breasted front, while additional smaller gold-tone buttons finish the cuffs. Against the nearly all-black surface, the hardware provides a striking contrast and unmistakable Balmain aesthetic.
The coordinating trousers continue the embellishment throughout the legs for a true head-to-toe evening look. Cut in a fitted, tapered silhouette, the pants feature contrasting black textile panels, gold-tone zip pockets at the front, back patch pockets and cropped/ankle-length hems. The cotton-and-elastane foundation provides more flexibility than the structured jacket while retaining the close Balmain fit.
Worn together, the two pieces create a commanding alternative to traditional eveningwear; separately, the blazer can be styled over streamlined black trousers, denim or a dress, while the sequined pants work as a statement piece with a simple knit or tailored jacket.
Both pieces are labeled Balmain, size FR 38.
The blazer carries Balmain style/reference 137294 / 278X, a reference independently documented for Balmain's fitted double-breasted black sequin jacket. The coordinating trousers are labeled style/reference 135484 / 145K. The blazer was made in Bulgaria and the trousers were made in Italy.
Details
Designer: Balmain
Creative Era: Olivier Rousteing
Year: Circa 2015–2017
Collection: Exact season unconfirmed
Style: Two-piece sequin pantsuit
Color: Black
Hardware: Gold tone
Size: FR 38 / approximately US 4–6
Blazer Style No.: 137294 / 278X
Trouser Style No.: 135484 / 145K
Blazer Made In: Bulgaria
Trousers Made In: Italy
Composition
Blazer:
Body: 100% polyester
Fabric 2: 52% viscose, 48% acetate
Lining: 52% viscose, 48% cotton
Trousers:
Body: 98% cotton, 2% elastane
Sequins: 100% polyester
Approximate Measurements
Please note: Measurements below are approximate based on the labeled FR 38 garments and their fit on the photographed US size 4/6 mannequin. They should be considered a fit guide rather than exact garment measurements.
Blazer
Shoulder to shoulder: approximately 15–15.5 in.
Bust: approximately 34–35 in.
Waist: approximately 29–30 in.
Sleeve length: approximately 24 in.
Jacket length, shoulder to hem: approximately 24 in.
Trousers
Waist: approximately 29–30 in.
Hips: approximately 36–37 in.
Front rise: approximately 9 in.
Inseam: approximately 29–30 in.
Approximate total length: 38–39 in.
Leg opening: approximately 6–6.5 in. laid flat / 12–13 in. circumference
Balmain tailoring is characteristically fitted. Please compare the approximate measurements with a similar garment that fits well.
Condition
Excellent pre-owned condition with little to no visible signs of wear consistent with age and use.
The black sequin embellishment presents beautifully throughout, with the gold-tone buttons and zipper hardware retaining a bright finish. As with any densely sequined garment, minor irregularities or occasional loose or absent individual sequins may occur and should be considered inherent to the nature of this type of embellishment rather than detracting from the overall presentation.
Please review all photographs closely, as they form an important part of the condition description.
Style Notes
A quintessential Rousteing-era Balmain statement suit combining the house's military-influenced gold hardware, sharply defined tailoring and maximalist embellishment. Particularly suited to evening dressing, cocktail events, holiday dressing, parties, stage or editorial styling, and collectors of recognizable Balmain tailoring.
Sold as a two-piece set: blazer and matching trousers.
