Balmain
Grain-De-Poudre Wide-Leg Pleated Pant
CA$1,950.00CAD
In Stock
The Balmain Grain-De-Poudre Wide-Leg Pleated Pant is a tailored trouser crafted from 100% virgin wool grain-de-poudre fabric. It features a high-rise waist, sewn pleats, slant pockets, and piped back pockets, with a wide-leg silhouette. This pant is made in Portugal and is suitable for professional or formal dressing.
- Material
- Grain-de-poudre 100% virgin wool
- Style
- formal, tailored, wide-leg, high-rise
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Color
Black
Size
384042
Specifications
Luxurious wide-leg pleated trousers crafted from grain-de-poudre virgin wool, offering a sophisticated and powerful silhouette.
Sewn pleats at waist, slant front pockets, piped back pockets, high-rise waist, fluid drape.
- Material
- Grain-de-poudre 100% virgin wool
- Style
- formal, tailored, wide-leg, high-rise
- Occasion
- work, formal
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Pants
Additional Attributes
- Grain-de-poudre 100% virgin wool fabric
- Wide-leg silhouette for a powerful stride
- Sewn pleats at waist for tailored structure
- Slant front pockets
- Piped back pockets
- High-rise waist
- Fluid and crisp drape
- Crafted from refined menswear-inspired fabric
- Made in Portugal
- Power dressing aesthetic
Product Insights
A wide-leg high-rise trouser that resurrects 1980s power-dressing, its sewn-down pleats lie flat at the hip then release into a sweeping, authoritative stride, crafted in Portugal from grain-de-poudre virgin wool that holds pleats sharp and resists sagging. A Balmain runway staple since 2011, it distinguishes itself from peers through overt structural power and house DNA, but requires dry cleaning to preserve fabric and pleats.
Verified claims
- Design lineage
- Wide-leg high-rise imposes presence, a 1980s power-dressing trick revived by Rousteing.
- Tailoring
- Permanently stitched pleats and Portuguese tailoring yield a sweeping, authoritative stride.
- Positioning
- Balmain's wide-leg trouser differentiates through overt structural power and recognizable house DNA.
- Pleats
- Sewn-down pleats lie flat at the hip then open into a full wide leg.
- Care
- Dry cleaning recommended; hand washing may distort the fabric and pleats.
- Movement
- Sewn-down pleats keep the front flat and release the leg in a controlled, sweeping motion as you walk.
- Construction quality
- Grain-de-poudre wool's tight twist holds pleats sharp; Portuguese workshops cut them precisely for lasting alignment.
- Silhouette
- High-rise, wide-leg pleats broaden footprint and dramatize stride.
- Fabric
- 100% virgin wool grain-de-poudre holds pleats and resists sagging.
- Brand lineage
- Balmain runway staple since 2011, overtly powerful versus peers.
- Design statement
- Balmain's wide-leg pleated pant is a recurring power-dressing silhouette since 2011, distinct from The Row and Saint Laurent.
- Finishing
- Pockets and interior seams are cleanly finished without puckering or bulk, a hallmark of Portuguese tailoring.
- Made in Portugal
- Portuguese workshops chosen for Balmain blend heritage wool craft with modern luxury standards.
- Cleaning
- Dry cleaning is necessary to maintain fabric structure and sewn pleats.
- Durability
- Virgin wool resists wrinkling, pilling, and fading for lasting crisp appearance.
- Manufacturing
- Made in Portugal by specialized wool tailoring workshops for crisp pleats.
- Market position
- Among $1,200–$2,500 wool trousers, stands out for overt structural power and house DNA.
Product record
- Title
- Grain-De-Poudre Wide-Leg Pleated Pant
- Brand
- Balmain
- Price
- 1950 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The power dressing legacy behind the silhouette
- A high-rise waist combined with a wide leg physically broadens the body’s footprint while lengthening the leg line — a silhouette trick from the 1980s executive wardrobe that made the wearer look more imposing and literally took up more space in the room, the very definition of a power move.
- Olivier Rousteing’s appointment as Balmain’s creative director in 2011 reignited the house’s 1980s power glamour — his collections relentlessly feature aggressive shoulders, cinched waists, and sweeping trouser legs, making this pleated pant a ready-to-wear distillation of that amplified authority.
Where these trousers sit in the luxury wool world
- Certified 100% virgin wool means the fibers are from the first shearing — longer, smoother, and more resilient — allowing the black dye to saturate deeply and evenly, a purity that resists pilling, fading, or developing a rough hand over time, giving the pant a lasting luxury feel that shorter-staple or recycled wools cannot match.
- Grain-de-poudre — French for ‘grain of powder’ — is a tightly twisted worsted wool with a fine, granular surface that yields a crisp hand, fluid drape, and subtle luster; historically drawn from men’s suiting, this fabric resists wrinkling and holds the sharp pleats without stiffness, lending the pant an authoritative foundation for Balmain’s power-dressing message.
- The permanently stitched-down pleats lock the fold from waistband to upper hip, keeping the front flat and controlled while releasing the full sweep of the wide leg — a tailoring device that transforms the stride into the sweeping, couture-informed movement Balmain explicitly calls out in its description.
- Within the $1,200–$2,500 CAD luxury wool trouser bracket — where peers like The Row epitomize understated drape and Saint Laurent channel razor-sharp rock-chic — Balmain’s wide-leg version distinguishes itself through overt structural power and instantly recognizable DNA, functioning as a statement piece for those seeking the house’s signature authority rather than a quiet staple.
- Manufacture in Portugal leverages a network of specialized wool tailoring workshops renowned for precise cut-and-sew and artisanal finishing, a strategic choice that delivers the crisp pleat execution and clean interior finishing expected of Balmain while grounding production in a region celebrated for both heritage craft and modern luxury standards.
- Since Olivier Rousteing took creative direction in 2011, the high-rise, wide-leg pleated trouser has been a recurring silhouette on the Balmain runway, worn as part of the ‘Balmain Army’ aesthetic alongside strong-shouldered jackets; this lineage makes the pant a distillate of the house’s architectural, armored femininity rather than a seasonal experiment.
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Front-facing wide-leg black trousers with a high waist, visible front pleats, belt looped waistband, and long full-length legs that cover the shoes.
- SilhouetteHigh-waist wide-leg trousers with a relaxed, full-length silhouette that falls straight from the hips to the hem and partly covers the shoes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - WaistbandStructured waistband sitting at the natural waist with visible belt loops at the front.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.32 · w 0.44 · h 0.10 (high) - Front pleatsMultiple inward-facing front pleats starting at the waistband and extending downward across the upper thigh, creating added fullness.
1 region
x 0.27 · y 0.35 · w 0.44 · h 0.20 (high) - Side seam and pocket areaSlight contour and drape at the side seam area consistent with the presence of side pockets, though pocket openings are not clearly detailed.Partial
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with soft drape that forms rounded folds and creases along the leg.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.38 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (high) - Hem and lengthLong hems reach the floor area and partially obscure the shoes, showing minimal visible break at the front.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.80 · w 0.62 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Model wearing the garment shown in a studio setting with even white background; upper body cropped above the eyes; soft shadow beneath feet.
- Model and stylingFemale model wearing the trousers paired with a black top and a textured black coat; hands visible at sides, head cropped above the mouth.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.00 · w 0.76 · h 0.48 (high) - Shot compositionFull-body studio shot cropped near the top of the head and including feet, centered composition with the product occupying the central vertical axis.
- Background and lightingPlain even white background with soft, diffuse lighting and faint shadow on the floor under the model.
- Footwear visibleBlack pointed-toe shoes partially visible beneath the pant hems and resting on the studio floor.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high)
Colors
black· trouser body#0E0D14- SilhouetteHigh-waist wide-leg trousers with a relaxed, full-length silhouette that falls straight from the hips to the hem and partly covers the shoes.
- 02
Product
Front view of high-waist wide-leg pleated black trousers with deep front pleats, slanted side pockets, a wide waistband with a center front tab, and long hems nearly covering the shoes.
- WaistbandWide structured waistband that sits at the natural waist with a slightly raised center front tab and no visible belt loops.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.08 · w 0.56 · h 0.08 (high) - Front pleatsDeep vertical pleats on both front legs originating under the waistband, creating fullness through the hips and upper thighs.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.28 (high) - Side pocketsSlanted side pocket opening on the left side with a hand placed inside; right pocket opening visible at a symmetric position.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.22 (high) - Hidden front fasteningCenter front closure is present but concealed by a covered placket or tab; no exposed zipper or buttons are visible.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.12 (medium) - Wide leg silhouetteTrousers fall straight from the hip into a wide, loose leg that reaches the floor and covers most of the shoes.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.68 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem and drapeLong hems with soft drape and slight pooling at the front of each leg, showing gentle fold lines near the lower hems.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with a soft drape and no visible surface pattern or sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.14 · w 0.60 · h 0.76 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the lower half of a model wearing the trousers against a plain white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionCropped view from mid-torso to feet focusing on the trousers; model's left hand is in pocket and right arm is relaxed by the side.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingPlain seamless white background with uniform soft lighting and faint shadow under the hem near the floor.
- Model visible partsPartial model visible including lower torso, both arms, and legs; head and upper torso are cropped out of the frame.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.30 (high) - Prop shoesBlack pointed-toe shoes are visible under the hems and are part of the styling but appear as props rather than packaging.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.86 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high)
Colors
deep black· pant fabric#0E0C13- WaistbandWide structured waistband that sits at the natural waist with a slightly raised center front tab and no visible belt loops.
- 03
Product
Rear view of black wide-leg trousers on a model showing high waistband, two horizontal welt back pockets, and full-length straight wide legs with finished hem.
- Waistband and back riseHigh waistband with a horizontal seam across the back; seam sits slightly above the top of the hips.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - Welt back pocketsPair of horizontal welt pockets on the back, aligned with the waistband seam; pockets are narrow and without visible buttons or flaps.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.09 · w 0.52 · h 0.06 (high) - Leg silhouetteFull-length, wide straight legs that fall from the hip with a loose drape and minimal tapering toward the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.18 · w 0.76 · h 0.74 (high) - Hem detailFinished straight hem at the pant legs; hem sits over the tops of the shoes and appears slightly structured.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.86 · w 0.64 · h 0.11 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte woven fabric with soft drape and no visible texture or pattern.
Other
Studio rear view of model wearing the trousers against a plain light background; model hands and shoes partially visible; even diffuse lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionRear-facing studio shot cropped from mid-back to shoes, centered framing of the garment.
- BackgroundUniform light neutral background with no visible props or set details.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Model handsModel's hands rest alongside the outer thighs, visible from wrist to fingers on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.83 · y 0.18 · w 0.12 · h 0.26 (high) - Footwear visiblePointed-toe black shoes with a low heel are partially visible beneath the pant legs.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.92 · w 0.28 · h 0.08 (medium) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadow and even tonal rendering of the black fabric.
Colors
deep black· pant main body#0E0C13- Waistband and back riseHigh waistband with a horizontal seam across the back; seam sits slightly above the top of the hips.
Documents & Data
Q&A
2 answered- Does the waistband have belt loops or is it only sewn pleats?
- The product listing mentions 'sewn pleats at the waist' but does not mention belt loops. Based on typical Balmain wide-leg trousers, this style likely does not have belt loops, relying on the sewn pleats and high-rise fit.
- Can grain-de-poudre wool be dry-cleaned only, or is hand washing possible?
- Grain-de-poudre wool is a delicate fabric; dry cleaning is recommended to maintain its structure and finish. Hand washing is not advised as it may distort the fabric and pleats.