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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 ( / bəˌlɛnsiˈɑːɡə / bə-LEN-see-AH-gə [1]) 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.
Jul 4, 2024 · 1895. 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.
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.
With elements taken from day and evening wear, the cocktail dress in Balenciaga was characterised for being short, sophisticated and discretely luxurious, as well as for opting for the colour...
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.
Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre was born into a working-class family in the town of Getaria (Basque Country, Spain) on 21 st January 1895. His father, a fisherman, died when Balenciaga was 11 years old. His mother, a figure of reference for Balenciaga, was a seamstress and worked for the Marquises de Casa-Torres family.
Nov 5, 2021 · Cristóbal Balenciaga, the influential founder of the Balenciaga brand, forever transformed women's couture and design. Visit to learn more.
Jan 19, 2024 · A new show examines the life and legacy of master dressmaker Cristóbal Balenciaga. Recreations of his collections showcase immaculately tailored silhouettes, unique constructions and dramatic...
