Balmain Fall Runway 2011

A couple of things to point out, first off, not the best collection, but I still obsess over just one pair of Balmain britches. Preferrably leather and tight.
 Now why is it not the best? Decarnin is MIA!
This collection was actually designed by Melanie Ward (who replaced Emmanuelle Alt).
WHY?
Christophe Decarnin is apparently laid up. Seeking medical treatment for a "nervous breakdown".
Reeks of European rehab to me.

I hope that Christophe cleans it up and comes back soon. . . otherwise you hope you got a piece or two out of his earlier collections - who knows when he will be back!

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