Balmain Havana BL 2042 sunglasses. The haute couture fashion house of Balmain was founded in 1945 by Pierre Balmain, the "King of French Fashion" following World War II, outfitting foreign queens and movie stars. With designers continuing the luxurious legacy of Balmain's refined aesthetic, the house of Balmain has only increased its prestige in the world of fashion. The Balmain Havana is the continuation of that luxurious lineage, a perfect confection of couture that one can. Made in France.