Cristóbal Balenciaga
Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (pronounced [kɾisˈtoβal βalenˈθjaɣa ejθaˈɣire]; 21 January 1895 – 23 March 1972) was a Basque fashion designer, and the CEO of the Balenciaga fashion house. He had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all.[1]
Cristóbal Balenciaga | |
|---|---|
| Born | Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre
21 January 1895 Getaria, Basque Country |
| Died | 23 March 1972 (aged 77) Xàbia, Basque Country |
| Resting place | Getaria cemetery |
Cristóbal Balenciaga Media
- Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga (1).jpg
The Balenciaga Museum in Getaria
- Spring 1951 Balenciaga evening dress.jpg
1951: White cotton pique and black taffeta & organza evening gown
- 1957 Balenciaga chemise or sack dress, black bouclé wool 02.jpg
1957: Black bouclé wool chemise or 'sack' dress
- Babydoll dress by Balenciaga, 1958.jpg
1958: Black lace babydoll dress
- Yellow coat by Balenciaga, c.1960. Balenciaga Museoaren inaugurazioa 24 (cropped).jpg
Inauguración del Museo Balenciaga
- Green coat by Balenciaga, c.1960. Balenciaga Museoaren inaugurazioa 24 (cropped).jpg
Inauguración del Museo Balenciaga
- C.1960 red and white printed dress. Balenciaga Museoaren inaugurazioa 22.jpg
Inauguración del Museo Balenciaga
References
- ↑ "Cristóbal Balenciaga | Spanish designer". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-05-04.