Balmain, Pierre, 1914-1982 (1914-1982)
Dates
- Existence: 1914-1982
Biography
After working for several years alongside Christian Dior as co-designers for the house of Lucien Lelong, Pierre Balmain (1914-1982) founded his eponymously named fashion house in 1945. The House of Balmain quickly became a leader in the post-war couture world, dressing royalty and actresses including Marlene Dietrich, Katharine Hepburn, Brigitte Bardot, and Sophia Loren. Balmain remained at the helm of his house right up until his death at age 68 in 1982 and was subsequently succeeded by his long-time assistant designer Eric Mortensen.
Found in 13 Collections and/or Records:
1993 August, 1993
This folder contains a column on Paris couture shows and black and white photos of ensembles by Gianfranco Ferre for Dior, Philippe Venet, and Oscar de la Renta for Balmain.
1993 February, 1993
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photocopies of sketches of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta, Gianfranco Ferre, Givenchy, Nina Ricci, and Balmain.
1993 June, 1993
This folder contains a column on hats and black and white photos of hats by Yves Saint Laurent, Pierre Balmain, and Patricia Underwood,
August 2-3, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Paris fashion and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Oscar de la Renta for Balmain and reproductions of a sketch of a dress by Christian Lacroix and 8x10" negatives.
August 3-4, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photocopies of photos of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain and Emanuel Ungaro and one color photo of an ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain.
August 16-17, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Oscar de la Renta for Balmain and 8x10" negatives.
August 27-28, 1994, 1994
This folder contains a column on Paris couture and black and white photos of ensembles by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, Emanuel Ungaro, Valentino and 8x10' black and white negatives and color reproductions of sketches of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Givenchy, Ungaro, and Philippe Venet.
August 30-31, 1997, 1997
This folder contains a column o fashion and color and black and white photos of ensembles by Oscar de la Renta for Balmain, Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel, and reproductions of sketches of a dress by Christian Lacroix and 8x10" negatives and press clippings.
August 31- September 1, 1996, 1996
This folder contains a column on dresses and black and white photocopies of photos of dresses by Karl Lagerfeld for Chanel and Oscar de la Renta for Pierre Balmain.
February 7-8, 1987, 1987
This folder contains 6 fashion designers sketches, including designs of Pierre Cardin, Christian Lacroix, Balmain, Jean Patou, and Givenchy and 3 8x10 black and white photographs of designer fashions.