Balmain Designer Olivier Rousteing Poses Nude for Magazine Cover

"Being naked is one of the most chic things," Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing says about his new, nude magazine cover.

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Balmain designer Olivier Rousteing proves he's more fashionable than you no matter what he's wearing, even if it's nothing at all. The French publication Têtuthe biggest magazine for gays and lesbians in France, just released its cover for March 2015 and it features the creative director baring it all. 

Rousteing was the guest-editor for this issue dedicated to fashion and he tells WWD, "It was [his] idea​" to pose nude. He explained, "I wanted to show that being naked is one of the most chic things. It’s an expression of a concept."

It may not be a coincidence then that one of Rousteing's best friends, Kim Kardashian, has made a habit of posing nude in magazines, like LOVEKanye West, who is also good friends with Rousteing—even wearing his design to the Grammys last weekend—is the one who apparently told Kim, "Dress sexier" and is "always most encouraging.​"

The issue will feature an interview with Mrs. West, as well as ones with racing champion Lewis Hamilton,  fashion photographer Mariano Vivanco, DJ Brodinski, and rugby player Frédéric Michalak.

The magazine's March issue is due to hit newsstands next week. 

[via WWD]

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