Rousteing highlights the new moment’s fresh and strong desire for accountability, honesty and liberty in all spheres—including how we live, dress and act. That new mood, he adds, aligns perfectly with the bold spirit of the house, since the Balmain Army has always had its ranks filled by passionate rebelles who are stubborn troublemakers, most comfortable when they are pushing forward and impossible to stop when they feel the need to push back. Their signature nonchalance was very evident on Rousteing’s runway—and, when paired with the season’s sleek silhouettes, it was their confident swagger that helped create the presentation’s uniquely powerful and seductive vibe.