"A woman has no need to be perfect or even beautiful to wear my dresses, the dress will do all that for her".
Balenciaga in his atelier conferring with his head seamstress, Madame Claude.
From the late 1930's through to the 50's, Cristobal Balenciaga was a man who changed fashion. Dior even called him "the master of us all". Known for his immaculate simplicity, Balenciaga kept a reputation as a couturier of the utmost luxury and elegance. He had a love for bold materials, classiness, relief's that caught the light, and heavy cloths. Also he was masterly known for the use of the bias-cut. His last collection was in 1968, after deciding luxury and elegance were a time of the past. Sam White of the Evening Standard wrote "Balenciaga decides to quit - and fashion will never be the same again".
MY FAVOURITE'S FROM BALENCIAGA:
"Four sided" Cocktail Dress in black gazar. Cone shaped with the four corners at the top flaring outwards, paste straps.
Big hat of Grouse Feathers. Worn by Dany, one of the top models at Balenciaga.
Evening cape of black taffeta with flounces forming the sleeves, worn over a strapless sheath dress of pearly grey crepe. Spring 1961.
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