Wer steckt hinter Balenciaga?
Balenciaga S.A. Balenciaga ist eine 1917 von Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián gegründete Marke für Damen- und Herrenmode sowie Lederwaren und Parfüm, die seit 1937 ihren Sitz in Paris hat und seit 2001 zum Kering-Konzern gehört.
Was ist besonders an Balenciaga?
Als Meister der Haute Couture hat Cristóbal Balenciaga geradlinige Schnitte und skulpturale Silhouetten mit auffälligen Details in Szene gesetzt. Heute besticht das exklusive Modelabel besonders durch luxuriöse Streetwear mit plakativen Logo-Prints des Chefdesigners Demna Gvasalia.
Woher kommt die Marke Balenciaga?
Donostia-San Sebastián, Spanien
Balenciaga/Gründungsort
Who is Cristobal Balenciaga?
A true fashion innovator, Cristobal Balenciaga radically altered the fashionable silhouette of women in the mid-twentieth century. With the methodical skill of an expert tailor, he created garments of fluidity and grace. Unlike many couturiers, Balenciaga was able to drape, cut, and fit his own muslin patterns, known as toiles.
How old was Balenciaga when he died?
Balenciaga closed his house in 1968 at the age of 74 after working in Paris for 30 years. He decided to retire and closed his fashion houses in Paris, Barcelona and Madrid, one after the other. Balenciaga died on 23 March 1972 in Xàbia, Spain.
Who is Martina de Balenciaga?
Martina began to work for the Marchioness before the birth of Cristóbal in 1895, shortly after the Marquises settled in their residence in Getaria. The villa, called Vista Ona, which now houses the Balenciaga Museum, belonged to the Marquis’ consort, Cesáreo Aragón y Barroeta Aldamar.
What is Balenciaga’s title?
Cristóbal Balenciaga received the Chevalier or the Knight title in the Legion of Honour, which is the highest order of merit awarded by France. He was named Commander by the Spanish Civil Order of Isabella the Catholic, which is a recognition given by the Spanish monarch for services for the country.