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\n\tSTATES OF LUXURY: Balmain has appointed Phung Truong as president of Balmain Americas.<\/p>\n
\n\tRevealing the new hire exclusively to WWD, Balmain said it comes \u201cat an important moment for Balmain as the house continues to strengthen its presence in the United States and advance its next phase of growth.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tIt also underscored its \u201ccontinued ambition to build meaningful, long-term growth while strengthening the house\u2019s relationship with its clients, partners and the broader luxury community.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tTruong joins the French fashion house from OTB, where she served for the past two years as managing director for Marni and Jil Sander in North America.<\/p>\n
\n\tShe succeeds Emily George, \u201cwho will pursue new opportunities following five years leading the region,\u201d according to Balmain, which expressed its appreciation to George \u201cfor her leadership and contribution to the house over the past five years.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tLauding Truong\u2019s \u201cextensive experience in luxury retail and commercial leadership,\u201d Balmain said she will
\u201cwork closely with Balmain\u2019s global leadership team to accelerate the brand\u2019s development across the U.S. market while supporting creative director Antonin Tron as he establishes his new creative vision for the Parisian house.\u201d<\/p>\n
\n\tA seasoned French designer who came onto the international radar in 2016 when he founded his Atlein brand, Tron showed his first collection for Balmain for fall 2026, and is to show his sophomore collection on Sept. 30 during Paris Fashion Week.<\/p>\n
\n\tA communication and media studies graduate of Hunter College, Truong started her fashion career at Alice + Olivia in 2011, rising to district manager over her four-year tenure, her LinkedIn profile shows.<\/p>\n
\n\tShe went on to work Valentino, Chlo\u00e9, Stadium Goods and Jimmy Choo in senior retail executive roles. <\/p>\n
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