Fashion designer Olivier Rousteing reveals he survived fireplace explosion

French fashion designer Olivier Rousteing on Sunday revealed that he sustained serious burn injuries after a fireplace exploded at his residence in Paris on October 9, 2020.

The 36-year-old, who is the creative director of fashion house Balmain, shared the news on his Instagram handle. He said that he had been “hiding this for too long” but was “finally ready to share” his experience. 

“I did everything to hide this story from as many people as possible and trying to keep the secret with my teams and friends for too long. To be honest I am not really sure why I was so ashamed, maybe this obsession with perfection that fashion is known for and my own insecurities…” he wrote. 

Also Read: Miss Diva Universe 2021 Harnaaz Sandhu on facing body shaming, bullying as a child

The designer praised the staff at the Hôpital Saint Louis in Paris where he was treated.

“I woke up the next morning in Paris’ Hôpital Saint Louis. The talented staff at that famous hospital, which was dealing with an incredible number of COVID cases at that same time, took amazing care of me,” he wrote. 

“Now, a year later—healed, happy and healthy. I realize how truly blessed I am and I thank GOD everyday of my life..” he wrote. 

Also Read: Are you going to buy the Squid Game costume for Halloween this year?

Rousteing said he was now “healed, happy and healthy” and that his last show, which took place last month, was “about the celebration of healing over pain.”

“My last show was about the celebration of healing over pain and I thank all the models the productions my team the models my Balmain family ,my friends that came and supported not only my 10 years of Balmain but my rebirth,” he wrote. 

Several of his friends posted supportive comments.

“Sweet heart. Such courage and bravery sharing your story. One thing I know to be true is that real beauty the kind that lights up a room is always imperfect and flawed in all the right ways. It’s the soul that shines brighter than anything else could,” Karen Elson wrote.

“Oh wow! I’m so glad you have made an incredible recovery Olivier! I commend your bravery in sharing. Bless you,” Hayden Williams commented.