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 25 Collections and/or Records:
Balmain, 1950-1956, 1950-1956
Sketches by Balmain, 1950-Fall 1956
Balmain, 1957-1962, 1957-1962
Sketches by Balmain, Spring 1957-Spring 1962
Balmain, 1963-1967, 1963-1967
Sketches by Balmain, Spring 1963-Fall 1967
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.
Pencil sketches, late 1960s to early 1970s, circa 1965-1975
49 pencil sketches.
Pierre Balmain, 1954-1955, 1954-1955
The series is comprised of 5 black and white photographs.
Pierre Balmain, 1960-1965, 1960-1965
34 black & white and color sketches.
Pierre Balmain "Couture Balmain," Summer 1963, 1963
32 black & white and color sketches, 2 with swatches, attributed to Balmain.
Pierre Balmain, early to mid 1960s, 1960-1965
34 black & white and color sketches.
Pierre Balmain sketches, early 1960s, 1960-1969
36 black & white and color sketches, some with Balmain's imprint.