Christophe Guillarmé, the brilliance of reinvented glamour

Season after season, Christophe Guillarmé transform it Balajo in its perfect setting. This legendary location in the Faubourg Saint-Antoine, steeped in history and feverish Parisian nights, is much more than a backdrop: it is its style headquarters, her couture cabaret.

Le 1er October 2025, on the occasion of the Paris Fashion WeekThe designer once again electrified the stage with his collection. Spring–Summer 2026 “Seeking Susan”.

Under the colorful neon lights and patinated mirrors of the Balajo, the Guillarmé magic worked its charm: a A captivating fusion of rock spirit, radiant femininity, and eighties nostalgiawhere every look vibrated like a musical note.

Graduated from Duperré SchoolChristophe Guillarmé cut his teeth at Jean-Charles de Castelbajac, Kayek Dice et Stella Cadente before launching his first collection at the age of 21, in 1998. Since then, he has consistently asserted a unique identity: a A blend of Glam Rock and couturea feminine, refined, sensual universe.

"My signature style is instantly recognizable. My designs are a blend of Glam Rock and couture. My ultra-feminine style features icons of contemporary glamour.. " Christophe Guillarmé

Twenty-five years later, the creator... improves His hand is more assured, his message more mature, his universe richer. Each piece breathes mastery, passion and sincerity.

Inspired by the cult film Desperately seeking Susan (1985), with Madonna et Rosanna ArquetteThe collection is a sewing transposition of the rebellious and pop spirit of the 80s. Guillarmé celebrates the free, curious, vibrant woman, the one who chooses her life like one chooses a song.

The show's soundtrack, an electro remix somewhere between Blondie and Madonna, pulses through the room. The models appear like music video heroines, walking under a shower of flashes and glitter. Balajo becomes studio, cinema, dance floor.

On first looks open onto a manifesto of freedom.

Star irradiates short, unstructured dress in white sequined jersey, with a boat neckline that just grazes the shoulder.

Candice, a petrol blue tuxedo, embodies conquering femininity.

Julie Dupont hypnotizes with a red duchess satin jacket-dressstudded with crystals in a gradient.

On red tones ignite:

Cécile, a short asymmetrical dress in iridescent red tulle, evokes an MTV heroine; Ophelia, a red tulle dress with a boat neckline in crystallized mesh, burns the scene with sensuality.

Elena Faliezdazzling, in a double-breasted yellow tuxedo covered in crystals; Julie, aerial, in yellow tulle cape dress glittering with gold.

Emmie PNR charm in a peach dress with pagoda sleeves, and andrea romero, a iridescent cream kimono dress, embodies absolute gentleness.

 

Le Blue then takes over, between sky and ocean.

Anna, a blue V-neck dress, soothes the gaze.

Claudia Carpentier, a turquoise embroidered tulle, draws architectural lines.

Amélie, a silver shirt dress with mini-capeit sparkles like a star.

Candice, back, unveils a sky blue tulle appliquéd with crystals.

Mareva Michel, a cream asymmetrical dress, plays the card of understated glamour.

On gold and powdered invite themselves:

Julieradiant, in gold bustier with ruffles ; Star, a cream mermaid dress embroidered with gemstones, divinely sculptural.

Then come the tender roses :

Annaelle, a powder pink tulle with shoulder panels, and Cécile, a robe chemmatching caseThey embody freshness.

Ophelia, vaporous, wears a asymmetrical iridescent light pink dress.

Julie Dupont, brilliant, radiates in fuchsia pink maxi dress with a slit.

Camilla playfully, it plays with volumes in a deconstructed dress with ruffles in pink sequined jersey.

La lavender palette concludes the show:

andrea romero, divine in lavender organza embroidered with crystals ; Elena Faliez, a lavender tulle ruched bustier.

And finally, solar appearance: Claudia CarpentierIn a butter-yellow strapless dress, she closes the show in an aura of light.

That evening, the Balajo was not only vibrating to the rhythm of flamboyant creations: the hall also sparkled with a host of prestigious guests who came to celebrate the creator's universe.

Among them, Brahim Zaibat, talented dancer and choreographer, former partner of Madonna, The ultimate muse of this collection, she caused a sensation. Her presence, both symbolic and moving, created a a vibrant bridge between the source of inspiration for the fashion show and the contemporary scene.

Around him, actresses, influencers, artists and loyal friends of the house illuminated the Balajo with a sophisticated and benevolent glow, giving the evening the air of a true happening fashion and art.

A suspended moment where fashion, dance and music seemed to converse in the same creative energy.

Silence falls again; the audience rises, moved.

Applause erupts as Christophe Guillarmé He steps forward, elegant, reserved, with a smile full of gratitude.

This parade was not just a presentation: it was a sensory experience, an ode to freedom and the joy of existence.

Each dress told a story, each color an emotion.

The eighties aesthetic has morphed into a couture language, and the Balajo resonated like a manifesto of style: that of a creator capable of marrying art, music and fashion in the same pulse.

 Cannes steps ,  Venice Film FestivalChristophe Guillarmé has become the essential stylist of glamorous cinema.

His creations are sublime Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Julie Gayet, Vanessa Hessler, Victoria Silvstedt, Hofit Golan, daughter-in-law Arnezeder, or Josephine JobertOn the Croisette, her dresses embody this alliance of refinement, sensuality and audacity which makes his signature.

In Paris, at Balajo, this spirit was omnipresent. The figures seemed ready to tread the steps of the Palais des Festivals; the crystals sparkled like photographers' flashes. It was Cannes without the sea, Hollywood in a Parisian cabaret.

In 2025, at a time when fashion is questioning itself between heritage and modernity, Christophe Guillarmé imposes its own path: that of the conscious glamour, joyful refinementAlways true to its values, the love of detail, the respect for the couture gesture, the highlighting of women, it continues to radiate an aesthetic that transcends eras.

That evening at the Balajo, he wasn't just presenting a collection. He was offering a a lesson in style, elegance and passionA suspended moment, where fashion became what it should always be: un lifestyle and an art of moving people.