In 1945. Pierre Balmain changed fashion history. The young designer. taking an audacious gamble on the promise of post-Liberation new beginnings. established his eponymous house. on one of Paris' most impressive streets: at 44 rue François Premier. located in the heart of the legendary Golden Triangle luxury neighborhood. The impressive Haussmannian lines of Balmain's storied flagship have inspired the silhouette of this elevated navigator style. which is set apart by its distinctive double-bar nosebridge. Fittingly. several signature Balmain embellishments enrich the design. including a lasered logo and the historic Labyrinth pattern. which covers the sleek side-caps.