BALMAIN iconic leather bomber by CHRISTOPHE DECARNIN for Balmain This stylish jacket is from 2011 when Christopher Decarnin was at the helm of Balmain. Under his leadership he pushed an urban, luxurious, sexy, street-chic aesthetic for both men & women that had everyone talking! Daria Werbowy was opening his show... it was an exciting time in fashion and it was the beginning of BALMAINIA! This very rare Varsity Jacket has bomber style collar & waist band, soft red lambskin leather sleeves and cuffs with black lambskin leather front & back panelling. It's Punk Aristocrat Chic at it finest...featuring a Crest Emblem on front panel with crown detail of 44 Rue Francois 1er ( the chic Parisian address of the Balmain Couture House & Famous Flagship Store). The is also B Crest Emblem on one sleeve. Leather jackets are meant to last a lifetime. This one just improves with age. Leather is still soft and gorgeous and it's slim fit will appeal to both Men & Women.