Christophe Decarnin, (pronounced: [kʁis.tɔf de.kaʁ.nɛ̃], born 1964 in Le Touquet), is a French fashion designer. Decarnin studied fashion design at ESMOD in Paris before being recruited by Paco Rabanne, where he remained seven years as Artistic Director.[1]
From 2005, Decarnin was creative directive at Balmain. [2] In April 2011, following Decarnin's absence at the house's Autumn/Winter 2011 show, it was announced that the designer had relinquished his position with Balmain.[3]