BALMAIN BEAUTY

DESTIN DE BALMAIN



ABOUT

Destiny is in the hands of those who turn chances into choices, unlocking possibilites, breaking boundaries, and lifting each other higher. They are the confident, the fearless, the unstoppable—the inspiration for Destin de Balmain.

A journey of optimism and infinite possibilities, destiny is in your hands. The Eau de Parfum unites those who express themselves without rules or expectations. Inspired by savoir-faire and modern pulse, the daring fragrance celebrates choosing your path and living your destiny.

The fragrance is contained in a precious, refillable glass cube, capped with signature golden striations. The PB monogram runs across every face, carving Balmain’s iconic Labyrinth motif into three-dimensional pathways. Clear and gold, and full of spark, it encapsulates the undeniable spirit of the scent.



WORK

Conceptualization, Ideation, Pre-Production, Art Direction, Cross-functional Collaboration


CAMPAIGN IMAGERY

Hero campaign model, ingredient, and secondary imagery for the inaugural prestige fragrance. 



CAST VIGNETTES

Short-form and socially-native cuts of the cast and how they are living their destiny, encouraging the audience to do so as well.
THE GAME OF DESTINY
Meet Jasmine, a gamer and a free spirit who makes her own rules.
THE BEAUTY OF DESTINY
Alexis is a harpist who epitomizes elegance and strength.
THE SONG OF DESTINY
Introducing Chloe, a DJ who embodies independent confidence.

SOCIAL 

Various video edits concepted specifically for social – behind the scenes, scripted cast interactions, deeper storytelling, and bottle transformation.

OOH

Paid ad placements IRL in Los Angeles & New York.
SVP Global Creative: Hans Dorsinville | Art Director: Ben Pietrusinski | Editorial Direction: Sylviane Louzon | In-House Production: Andrea Clemente
Photographer: Fabien Montique | Director: Torso | DP: Rina Yang | Movement Direction: Eric Vochristison | Styling: Marie-Amélie Sauvé
Makeup: Lucy Bridge | Hair: Damien Boissinot | Hero Casting: Establishment | Extras Casting: Dreamland | Production: Division Global

BTS & Social Films: Cheyne Tillier-Daly | BTS & Social Stills: Francesca Beltran | Edit: Modern Post
Still Life Photography: Maxime Poiblanc | Retouching: Dave Herr

ⓒ BEN PIETRUSINSKI, 2026