[4] He grew up in Bordeaux and moved to Paris to study at ESMOD (Ecole Supérieure des Arts et Techniques de la Mode).

[citation needed] In 2003, Rousteing began his career at Roberto Cavalli, where he was promoted to creative director of the Italian label's women's ready-to-wear collection, serving for five years in that position.

At the time of his appointment, Rousteing was a relatively unknown designer, and brought a much-needed fresh take on the brand's aesthetic that remains to this day.

"[12] Rousteing designed the costumes for the opera, Renaissance – a 27-minute ballet with 22 dancers,[13] which was choreographed by Sébastien Bertaud and opened at Opéra de Paris on 13 June 2017.

[16] The 2019 documentary Wonder Boy, written and directed by Anissa Bonnefont, examines his professional career and his search for his biological mother, who was aged 15 when she had him.