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More than two decades after his death, the name of Spanish couturier Cristobal Balenciaga remains a byword for clothes executed to the highest standards and characterized by their sculptural quality and dramatic use of colour. Yet little has been written about the man renowned as the Picasso of fashion . This study rectifies that position, and places Balenciaga within the context of French and Spanish fashion of the period. The book unravels some of the mystery surrounding Balenciaga, examining the political and social background to his career, the influence of Spanish regional and historical dress on his work, and the motives behind his departure for Paris in the late 1930s. It provides a detailed analysis of his designs over a 30-year period, and goes on to consider his business strategy, his influence on younger fashion designers, and the survival of the House of Balenciaga up to the present day. The book also offers bibliographical references and appendices to stimulate further research.Product Identifiers
PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-139780713466768
eBay Product ID (ePID)89909542
Product Key Features
Publication Year1993
Book TitleFashion Designers Balenciaga
Number of Pages95 Pages
LanguageEnglish
GenreBiographies & True Stories
FormatPaperback
Dimensions
Item Height1 mm
Item Weight450 g
Additional Product Features
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom