Balenciaga, Cristobal, 1895-1972 (1895-1972)
Dates
- Existence: 1895-1972
Biography
Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972) was a Basque-born Spanish fashion designer. Established in 1917, he was a leading couturier in Spain where he designed under his label Eisa. After moving to Paris in 1937 amid the Spanish Civil War, Balenciaga founded his eponymously named couture house which was known for its "pureness of lines, the reinterpretation of Spanish tradition and the development of innovative volumes." Fellow couturier Christian Dior called Balenciaga "the master of us all," and the designer's work was held in reverence until his retirement 1968. The house of Balenciaga remained closed until its revival in 1986 under the creative direction of Michel Goma.
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
Balenciaga, 1946-1949, 1946-1949
Sketches by Balenciaga, 1946- Spring/Summer 1949
Balenciaga, 1953-1953, 1953-1953
Sketches by Balenciaga, Spring 1953-Fall 1953
Balenciaga, 1953-1955, 1953-1955
Sketches by Balenciaga, Fall 1953-Fall 1955
Balenciaga, 1955-1957, 1955-1957
Sketches by Balenciaga, Fall 1955 (hats)-Fall 1957
Balenciaga, 1958-1960, 1958-1960
Sketches by Balenciaga, Spring 1958--Fall 1959, hats 1959-1960
Balenciaga, 1960-1963, 1960-1963
Sketches by Balenciaga, Spring 1960-Fall 1963
Balenciaga, 1963-1967, 1963-1967
Sketches by Balenciaga, Fall 1963-Fall 1967
Balenciaga, 1977, 1977
This folder contains two press clippings of Baleciaga's obituary.
Cristóbal Balenciaga, 1954-1955, 1954-1955
This series is comprised of 41 black and white photographs.