Olivier Rousteing in Conversation with Valerie Steele

Olivier Rousteing, creative director of the house of Balmain, joins Dr. Valerie Steele for an intimate conversation with FIT students. He recalls his personal struggles and hardships, offering a candid look into his journey and the lessons he’s carried along the way. Speaking on diversity and inclusivity in fashion, Rousteing shares: “We always win when there is love… We can build a community of people that believe in the same world, and we’re all here to shape this world.” He takes a number of audience questions and gives thoughtful and personal answers to the students' questions. This talk was recorded September 3, 2025. Watch the full video with captions on YouTube. The Museum at FIT (MFIT) is the only museum dedicated exclusively to the art of fashion in New York City.

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Olivier Rousteing in Conversation with Valerie Steele is an episode from The Museum at FIT Fashion Culture Podcast by museumatfit.

This episode is 65:57 long.

This episode was published on Oct 1, 2025.

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