THE HISTORY OF BALENCIAGA – Issuu

Cristobal Balenciaga is the creator of the Brand, he opened his first boutique in San Sebastian, Spain, in 1917 and expanded to include branches in Madrid and Barcelona. The Spanish Royal family and aristocracy wore his designs. When the Spanish Civil War forced him to close his stores, Balenciaga moved to Paris. In Paris opened his costure house in 1937

In the 2 years, the French press as revolutionary and his design were in great demand. Carmel Snow the editor of Harper’s Bazaar, was one of firsts defenders of his designs. Until they were treated with respect. The Clients their safety to travel to Europe during Second World War to see Balenciaga clothing. During this period, he was noted for this “Boxy coat”. With short sleeves in one piece and for yours designs with black lace on bright pink fabric. However, it was not until the years of postwar that full scale of the invectiveness of this highly original designer became apparent.