Stéphane Rolland
Stéphane Rolland | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Known for | Haute couture label |
Stéphane Rolland () is a renowned French fashion designer known for his haute couture label. Influenced by his mother's involvement with Pictorial Service and her focus on black-and-white photography, Rolland’s creative approach emphasizes the interplay of contrast, volume, and fluidity, elements he considers fundamental to his artistic identity.
Fashion career
Rolland began his professional journey at the age of 20 when he joined Balenciaga, swiftly advancing to the role of Creative Director responsible for menswear and global licensing. By 24, he established his own ready-to-wear brand, which he directed for six years before assuming the position of artistic director at the haute couture house previously owned by Jean-Louis Scherrer, where he served for ten years.
In addition to his fashion work, Rolland has contributed as a costume designer, receiving nominations for the Molière awards in 2006 and 2007 and collaborating with the Cannes Film Festival. On 2 July 2007, he presented his inaugural couture collection under his personal label.
As an accredited full member of the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, Rolland’s brand is officially recognized with the prestigious "Haute Couture" designation. In May 2013, he took a significant step towards global expansion by inaugurating his first boutique within Abu Dhabi's Etihad Towers.