The intricate metal patterns of the Brigade?s side shields recall the precise and beautiful architectural patterns that our Japanese artisans pass by each day. For an unexpected pairing with those elegantly precise geometries, Olivier Rousteing and Akoni have channelled the ?80s pop vibe that has dominated Balmain?s most recent collections, playing with distinctive frame shapes that were popular during MTV?s earliest years and which still retain their rebellious edge today.