Celebrating with Olivier.

Russell arrives at the Dior show.

Day three of the men’s shows in Paris saw two of the most anticipated runways of menswear week: Olivier Rousteing’s Balmain Homme show and Kris van Assche’s at Dior. Russell Westbrook, who’s been chronicling the shows for VF.com all week, gave us a front-row view of both.

“I got to catch up with [Barneys New York C.E.O.] Mark Lee at the show. There is no one better to go to a show with than my Barneys team. They know style on another level. I have the best time discussing each collection and sharing feedback with the team.”

First up was Balmain, where West wrote “I love the neutral tones and the desert- and military-inspired theme of the show, and how Olivier experimented with suede and coordinated with different fabrics. I was honored to be there at the first Balmain Homme show. I know this was a big moment for Olivier and I relate to his approach to style, he is a young fearless guy that takes fashion risks like myself.”

Russell Westbrook arrives at the Balmain Homme show.

Courtesy of Russell Westbrook.

Phot by Adam Katz Sinding.

Photo by Bertrand Rindoff /Getty Images for Christian Dior.

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Courtesy of Balmain.