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Balmain held an intimate, star-studded poolside bash at Chateau Marmont last night. The exclusive event featured cameos by style faves like Nicole Richie, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Rachel Zoe, A.L.C. designer Andrea Lieberman and stylist Cher Coulter. Here's what the famed French house's adorable creative director, Olivier Rousteing, had to say about our sunny city: "I love the soul of L.A. [...] It's something that if you don't come here, you can't understand. I love the mix of art, history, nationalities. It's something you're not expecting." Aw, shucks. [WWD]
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