Balmain (fashion house) Pierre took over until 1992 working as director of ready-to-wear and haute couture. Possibly the most influential designer to take over at Balmain was Oscar de la Renta, who led the house between 1993 and 2002. Already a fashion veteran before joining Balmain, De la Renta brought a famous face to the brand Balmain. He lived in New York City most of his life, although he was born in the Dominican Republic and became a naturalized United States citizen in 1971. He fit into the Balmain design aesthetic, with an eye for detail and classic silhouettes. He, like Balmain, preferred
Maja Latinović "Vogue". Latinović has worked for many clients, such as Italian, French, German, Japanese, British, Spanish "Vogue", "W" magazine, "Harper's Bazaar", and "Numéro". She has walked for major designers including: Ralph Lauren, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Carolina Herrera, Donna Karan, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Bill Blass, Cavalli, Ferré, and Michael Kors. She has been featured in campaigns for BCBG, Valentino Roma, Donna Karan, Roberto Cavalli, Chanel, Oscar de la Renta, Miss Sixty, Gap and Wonderbra. Maja Latinović Maja Latinović (Serbian Cyrillic: Маја Латиновић; born June 25, 1980 in Banatsko Veliko Selo near Kikinda, Serbia, Yugoslavia) is a Serbian model. At