Balmain's designer spoke out about the accident: "I've been hiding for a long time, but it's time to tell you what happened."
Olivier Rousteing (36), the creative director of the French fashion house Balmain, shared a photo on social media and admitted why he was hiding from the public for a while. The fireplace exploded in his home in Paris a year ago, and now he has marked the anniversary of the incident with the latest post and shared details with his followers.
Olivier Rousteing (36) creative director of French fashion house Balmain, shared a photo on social media and admitted why he was hiding from the public for a while. Namely, a year ago, the fireplace in his home exploded, and now he has marked the anniversary of the incident with the latest post.
"A year ago! I finally feel ready to share this. I’ve been hiding this for too long and it’s time for you to know.
Exactly a year ago, the fireplace inside my house exploded. I woke up the next morning in Paris’ Hôpital Saint Louis. The talented staff at that famous hospital, which was dealing with an incredible number of COVID cases at that same time, took amazing care of me. I cannot thank them enough." Olivier began.
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"I did everything to hide this story from as many people as possible and trying to keep the secret with my teams and friends for too long.
To be honest, I am not really sure why I was so ashamed, maybe this obsession with perfection that fashion is known for and my own insecurities, " the designer wrote and revealed that he was hiding the scars with face masks, turtlenecks, and long sleeves.
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"II truly realized that the power of social media is to reveal only what you want to show! Now, a year later—healed, happy and healthy.
I realize how truly blessed I am and I thank GOD every day of my life," Rousteing added and looked back on his latest collection which, as he pointed out, was a celebration of healing over pain and thanked everyone who has followed his work and Balmain for years.
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"Today, I feel so free, so good and so lucky. I’m beginning a new chapter with a smile on my face and a heart full of gratitude. To the doctors and nurses at Saint Louis, and to all those who helped me during this long recovery and kept my secret: a profound thank-you. I love you.
There is always the sun after the storm," the designer concluded.
His story was greeted with numerous comments of support, including many world stars such as Kim Kardashian, Donatella Versace, and Cardi B. "I love you", "I'm glad you're fine now", "We love you, we're proud of you", "We're here for you", "You're a real fighter", "Thank you for sharing your story with us", "I'm glad you got better," are just some of the follower's comments.
By: Sarah R.
