Christophe Decarnin
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Christophe Decarnin, is a French fashion designer.
Decarnin studied fashion design at ESMOD
in Paris before being recruited by Paco Rabanne
, where he remained seven years as Artistic Director.
From 2005, Decarnin was creative directive at Balmain
.
In April 2011, following Decarnin's absence at the house's Autumn/Winter 2011 show, it was announced that the designer had relinquished his position with Balmain.
Decarnin studied fashion design at ESMOD
Esmod
ESMOD is the first fashion school established in France; founded in 1841.Today it is a school with 23 establishments worldwide in 15 countries which provides a degree in fashion design and tailoring, officially recognized by the government in the third level.ESMOD provides throughout its 17...
in Paris before being recruited by Paco Rabanne
Paco Rabanne
Francisco "Paco" Rabaneda Cuervo, more commonly known as Paco Rabanne is a Franco-Spanish fashion designer. He fled Spain for France with his mother when the Spanish Civil War broke out...
, where he remained seven years as Artistic Director.
From 2005, Decarnin was creative directive at Balmain
Balmain (fashion house)
Balmain is a fashion house that was founded by Pierre Balmain.In the period following World War II, Pierre Balmain was "a king of French fashion" and outfitted stars including Ava Gardner and Brigitte Bardot. His most famous client were Queen Sirikit of Thailand...
.
In April 2011, following Decarnin's absence at the house's Autumn/Winter 2011 show, it was announced that the designer had relinquished his position with Balmain.