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Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (Basque: [kɾisˈtoβal βalens̻iaɣa eis̻aɣire]; 21 January 1895 – 23 March 1972) was a Spanish fashion designer, and the founder of the Balenciaga clothing brand.
Balenciaga (⫽ b ə ˌ l ɛ n s i ˈ ɑː ɡ ə ⫽ bə-LEN-see-AH-gə) is a French luxury fashion line that was founded in 1919 by Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián. Balenciaga produces ready-to-wear footwear, handbags, and accessories, and licenses its name and branding to Coty for fragrances. [2]
A true fashion innovator, Cristobal Balenciaga radically altered the fashionable silhouette of women in the mid-twentieth century. With the methodical skill of an expert tailor, he created garments of fluidity and grace.
Jun 12, 2024 · Cristóbal Balenciaga (born Jan. 21, 1895, Guetaria, Spain—died March 23, 1972, Valencia) was a Spanish dress designer who created elegant ball gowns and other classic designs.
6 days ago · CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA IS BORN IN GETARIA, SPAIN. 1917. OPENS AN HAUTE COUTURE HOUSE IN SAN SEBASTIAN, SPAIN. 1937. BALENCIAGA OPENS HIS HAUTE COUTURE HOUSE AT 10 GEORGE V IN PARIS, FRANCE AND SHOWS HIS FIRST COLLECTION. MASTERPIECES. 1965. PETALS DRESS. 1939. INFANTA LINE. Photographer George Hoyningen-Huene. 1947. TONNEAU LINE. 1947. BOLERO LINE.
Famed for his exquisite craftmanship and innovative designs, Spanish couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga was known as 'The Master' of haute couture. An inspiration to those who follow in his footsteps, his work continues to shape fashion today.
Cristóbal Balenciaga is unanimously regarded as one of the leading and most influential couturiers of the 20th century.
Cristóbal Balenciaga left Spain during the Civil War and settled in Paris at the age of 42, where he opened a store at 10 Avenue George V, naming it 'Balenciaga'. From his first collection,...
Cristóbal Balenciaga: A master of haute couture. Cristóbal Balenciaga revolutionized the concept of dressing and the female silhouette. For him, perfection was an obligation and his...
Jun 26, 2024 · Jun 26, 2024. Photos: Courtesy of Balenciaga. Not long ago, Demna pledged a return to "the art of making clothes." On Wednesday, the Balenciaga creative director affirmed his commitment at the ...
