Balmain Dresses

This red black and yellow tartan dress is quintessential Balmain from the sharp structured shoulders to the short confident length. Made in France from pure wool this piece features the house's signature gold-tone lion-head embossed buttons on the front and cuffs and is cut to fit slim through the frame with bracelet-length sleeves. Style it with high-heeled black sandals for an elongating effect.

Balmain illustrates the unwavering glamour of leopard spots with this black and white knitted mini dress. Padded shoulders and a plunging neckline enhance the body-contouring silhouette while corset-style lacing adds a seductive final note. Follow the label's ultra-glamorous formula with pin-thin stilettos and a gleaming gold clutch.

It's Balmain's artful play on conceal and reveal that give its dresses a contemporary seductive edge. This figure-hugging black mini dress is carefully spliced with sheer mesh panels that reveal glimpses of skin at the shoulders chest hips and back. Show off the sleek gold-tone zip with neatly pulled-back hair.

Balmain's thigh-skimming black double-crepe mini dress is a daring choice for after dark. It's panelled with sheer silk-organza to reveal slithers of skin and finished with cleverly placed seams to enhance the slender shape. Gold-tone metal zips run along the sleeves and back for an extra flash of glamour. Complete the look with gold heels and smoky eyes.

Sensual clothes act like armour at Balmain and this black tuxedo dress is a shining example. It has a sharp structured mini-length silhouette that's sliced with a plunging V-neck - outlined by slick satin lapels - and is finished with contouring seams that honour the waist. The signature gold-tone accents at the back are perfect finishers. Show yours off with upswept hair.

For eveningwear that's both seductive and polished turn to Balmain. This black heavyweight jersey midi dress has a body-conscious high-neck silhouette that's artfully detailed with plunging sheer tulle inserts at the neckline shoulders and back. Ensure it pulls focus with upswept hair and considered accessories.

Bejewelled with jungle-inspired tonal-green and black crystals this Balmain dress is imbued with the house's ultra-luxe aesthetic. It's cut to a form-fitting silhouette that falls gracefully from a high halterneck and stops at the ankles. An alluring gold-tone zip fastening at the back completes the piece. Allow it to shine by pairing it with simple black strappy heels.

This khaki-green dress is a more sensual take on Balmain's signature military-tinged aesthetic. It's cut from subtle-sheen jersey to contour the body with a plunging wrap-style bodice and body-con skirt that's finished with decorative flapped pockets and lion-embossed gold-tone metal buttons. Slip it on with black stilettos for unrivalled evening glamour.

Balmain's Resort 2017 collection is saturated with 1970s glamour and this knitted mini dress is a prime example. It's patterned with a geometric design in retro tones of orange blue and yellow and finished with graphic black trims and a plunging lace-up front for a signature dose of glamour. A piece this impactful needs little embellishment - simply add sky-scraper heels.

In a khaki-green hue and enriched with lustrous embellishments this wrap-front dress is signature Balmain. It's cut to a figure-hugging shape with flattering ruching at the waist and centre-front and is ornamented with bands of glinting gold silver and clear crystals. Jewels are not required - simple heels are all that are needed with this scene-stealing piece.

Balmain's fire-red halterneck wrap dress looks uncharacteristically demure from the front but turns to reveal a low-cut back for a signature hit of allure. It's crafted from jersey that drapes beautifully over the frame falling into a sculptural asymmetric hem. Metallic accessories will only enhance the striking hue.

Sharp strong and shot through with glitter this black metallic-knit dress is a true Balmain classic. It's crafted to a second-skin silhouette with a high neck and long sleeves to balance the mini-length hem and studded with gold-tone metal buttons at the shoulders and cuffs - a hallmark military-inflected finisher. Stay true to the label's hyper-glamorous styling with a quilted clutch and barely there stilettos.

This silver and black dress from Balmain is perfect for parties - watch the clear crystal-embellished stripes catch the light with every movement and enjoy the tactile contrast of the exposed velvet panels. A signature touch the shoulders are padded for a powerful silhouette and the mini-length hem is balanced with a high round neck and long sleeves. Keep the look sophisticated with simple black stiletto heels.

Silhouette-honouring designs are Balmain's strong point as this black heavyweight stretch-fabric mini dress demonstrates. It has a high neck and long sleeves and features crisscross lace-up panels with gold-tone metal eyelets that meet at a slender waistband. Ensure a leg-lengthening finish with vertiginous point-toe pumps.

A black and white hound's-tooth check design lends classic appeal to Balmain's sultry knitted mini dress. It's shaped with signature sharp shoulders and inserted with a sheer black tulle panel that showcase a flash of skin at the chest while solid black trims work to further contour the body. Complete your look with simple black sandals.

Ornate embellishments and sultry silhouettes reign supreme in Balmain's AW17 collection - a point proven by this shimmering brown and black sequin-embellished mini dress. The plunging V-neckline brings the décolleté centre-stage balancing the proportions of the commanding shoulders perfectly while the cropped hem skims along the top of the thigh. Stiletto heels will make the perfect evening pairing.

Olivier Rousteing continues his evolution of Balmain’s classic styles into the brand’s SS17 collection and beyond. Equal amounts decorative, daring and refined, these garments are an elevation of Parisian craftsmanship. This gold-tone and black contrast leopard print dress features a round neck, an embroidered design, long sleeves, a silk lining, a rear zip fastening, gold-tone hardware and a short length. Size: 36. Gender: Female. Material: Silk/Polyester/Viscose.

Balmain's pieces are always designed to flatter the female form and this black crepe panelled mini dress is a seductive illustration. It's sliced with a deep V-neck that mimics the lapels of a blazer and is cinched with a waist belt accented with gold-tone metal D-rings. Play on the sensual vibes with tonal cut-out sandals.

Turn heads in Balmain's striking black and white leopard-print mini dress. This halterneck style is cut to a slim fit with an open back and plunging V-neckline. The oversized ruffles cement the statement-making appeal. Honour the label's glamorous attitude with towering heels.

Balmain showcases an elevated take on the classic LBD for Resort 2017. This figure-skimming stretch-knit dress comes with sheer yoke panels and batwing sleeves for sensuality and is finished with a slick gold-tone zip along the back. Tap the label's glamorous evening attitude with towering heels.

Balmain's mini dress nods to both 1970s glamour and 1990s silhouettes - a combination that runs throughout the Resort 2017 collection as a whole. Decorated with pink blue and green stripes it's designed to sculpt the figure with a halterneck silhouette that puts flattering focus on your shoulders and décolleté. Style it for evening with wedge sandals.

Diaphanous draping is rife in Balmain's SS17 collection as illustrated by this black halterneck dress. Crafted to a wrap style with a sultry open back the super-fine knitted fabric is the product of fine Italian craftsmanship giving the asymmetric panels a whisper-weight feel. Use the coordinating waist-belt to add shape and style it with stiletto heels for the most striking take.

Two oversized gold-tone metal eyelets are the defining details of Balmain's black satin-finish knitted gown. Supremely crafted in France the asymmetric one-shoulder silhouette wraps around the body to accentuate the waist and shoulders before falling into an ankle-skimming hem with a high open front. Opt for stiletto heels to enhance the sultry appeal.

Balmain's lava-red dress is the embodiment of modern allure. It's crafted in France to a slender silhouette - note the ribbed-knit composition for a second-skin finish - with a high neck and long sleeves and is detailed with gold-tone metal lion-head embossed buttons along the shoulder seam. Style it with pin-thin heels for the most elegant take.

The vertical-ribbed knit gives this wool dress the sleek finish you expect from Balmain. This French-made style is detailed with signature lion head-embossed press stud fastenings at the shoulder in gold-tone metal but is otherwise kept unembellished allowing the cut and length to do the talking. Add strappy leather sandals with gold-tone embellishments for a polished finish.

Acid-tone tartan checks and micro-mini hemlines complete a number of looks in Balmain's Pre-AW17 collection including this navy-blue woven-fabric dress. The thigh-skimming hem is proportionally balanced with a high neckline and long sleeves then finished with frayed edges for a raw and textural contrast. The black twill lining ensures a streamlined silhouette. Add sculptural heels for a graphic full-stop.

Every wardrobe needs an LBD and Balmain's stretch-satin jersey design offers effortless sensuality. It skims over the body with deft silhouette-defining ruching and has one asymmetric mesh sleeve. The signature gold-tone metal zip at the back is a slick finisher. Just add simple tonal ankle-strap sandals.

Balmain's black sequin-embellished dress exudes confident glamour. A feminine take on the classic blazer it falls into a deep V-neck with satin panels at the lapels waistband and side pockets - cleverly placed to create a defining hourglass silhouette. Barely there sandals are a sleek way to finish your look.

Seductive and bold as expected from Balmain this black body-con dress is a case study in confident dressing. Made from a double-knit jersey it features stretch-mesh side panels that reveal flashes of skin while the long sleeves and high neck balance out the peekaboo game. The piece is then decorated with gold-tone metal studs and a chunky centre-back zip fastening for added allure. Pair it with high heels to enhance the elongating effect of the short hem.

The electric-blue and plum-purple animal-jacquard pattern on Balmain's thigh-grazing dress is sure to glint under lights. It's crafted to Olivier Rousteing's favoured body-contouring silhouette with a high neckline and strong padded shoulders that lead into bracelet-length sleeves. Keep the polished gold-tone metal zips in focus with upswept hair and maximise the glamour with razor-sharp heels.

This lava-red hound's-tooth check mini dress is unmistakably Balmain. It has a structured shape with a square neckline to perfectly highlight your décolleté and waist-honouring flap pockets at the sides while hallmark gold-tone military-style buttons further define the front. Finish the look for evening with strappy high heels.

Balmain never fails to offer show-stopping statement pieces like this tonal metallic-gold and black sequin-embellished mini dress. It's beautifully crafted to the signature figure-sculpting silhouette enhanced with shoulder pads and astutely placed darts and decorated with a plaited motif. There's no need for accessories - simple stilettos sandals will complete the look perfectly.

Black ruffle sleeve mini dress from Balmain featuring a deep V neck, a cold shoulder design, long sheer sleeves, a crisscross back, an open back, a straight hem and a short length. Size: 38. Gender: Female. Material: Polyamide/Spandex/Elastane/Viscose.

Red halterneck backless asymmetric dress from Balmain featuring a rear hook and eye fastening, an off the shoulder design, a bow on the front, gathering details, a flared style, a low back, an asymmetric hem and a long length. Size: 38. Gender: Female. Material: Polyamide/Polyester/Viscose.

Set in classic black for a timeless, sophisticated look, this Balmain dress taps into current trends with its asymmetric hem. Featuring a sleeveless design with a sheer panel to the front, this Balmain number pairs best with skinny stiletto heels and a statement clutch. Size: One Size. Gender: Female. Material: Polyamide/Viscose.

Trust in Balmain to inject rock n’ roll opulence with timeless appeal into your eveningwear repertoire. In classic black, this paired back piece from the label’s AW17 collection has been adorned with alluring rhinestone-embellished spaghetti shoulder straps. The familiar silhouette features a sweetheart neckline, a fitted silhouette, side slits, a long length and a back zip fastening. Size: 36. Gender: Female. Material: Viscose.

Blue cotton denim shirt dress from Balmain featuring a classic collar, a front button fastening, buttoned shoulder tabs, front flap pockets, a tie waist and gold-tone button embellishments. Size: 36. Gender: Female.

Olivier Rousteing is known for his lavish embellishments and figure-sculpting silhouettes, as seen in this sumptuous black dress from Balmain's AW17 collection. Crafted in France, this piece boasts a fitted body and an ankle-grazing length that will elongate your physique. Along with a flattering one-shoulder design, the also dress features a front slit, eyelets and a wrap style front. Size: 38. Gender: Female. Material: Viscose.

Add a burst of colour to your wardrobe with this chic striped fitted cocktail dress from Balmain. Utilising a silhouette familiar to many of the fashion house's dress designs, this garment features structured shoulders, making for an angular fit at the top that slyly offsets the fitted aesthetic. Completed by a deep V neckline, long sleeves and a short length, this striking Balmain dress is sure to impress for this season and beyond. Size: 36. Gender: Female. Material: Polyamide/Spandex/Elastane/Viscose.

Long sleeves. Full length, two way back zip closure . Shoulder pads. V cut back . Nude colored viscose jersey lining . Sample size: 36