Born in 1895. in Spain, Cristobal Balenciaga was one of the most influential designers of the 20.century.Introducing extraordinary innovations we can say that his designes were a work of art. He worked for the Spanish royalty.
"The master of us all" - Christian Dior
"The only couturier in the truest sense of the word,the others are simply fashion designers". - CocoChanel
His often spare, sculptural creations were considered masterworks of haute couture in the 1950s and 1960s
Balenciaga was a master in tailoring.
``A couturier must be an architect for design, a sculptor for shape, a painter for color, a musician for harmony, and a philosopher for temperance.`` Cristobal Balenciaga
Yoki coat
``A woman has no need to be perfect or even beautiful to wear my dresses. The dress will do all that for her.``- Cristobal Balenciaga
He created garments of fluidity and grace.
In August 1937, Balenciaga staged his first runway show ,showing a collection that was heavily influenced by the Spanish Renaissance.
He introduced the balloon jacket, an elegant sphere.
During World War 2, he created the Square Coat, which saw women’s silhouettes boxed out
Cristobal Balenciaga Museum in Spain
Cristobal Balenciaga at the MET museum
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He is not associated with a signature outfit, nor with a pivotal moment, nor a cultural phenomenon. Yet, his clothes struck a note of simplicity and he reshaped women's silhouette in the 1950s.
He gave only one full interview in his life. He was rarely seen .Balenciaga did not appear at the openings of his collections.
