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 2 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.