Little book of Balmain : the story of the iconic fashion house
Homer, Karen
Little book of Balmain : the story of the iconic fashion house / Karen Homer. - London : Welbek Publishing, 2023. - 160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color) ; 18 cm. - Little books of fashion .
Includes index.
Early years — The house of Balmain — The society couturier — Costume design — A house reinvented — Oliver Rousteing — Friends and muses.
One of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear. Now, in the twenty-first century, Balmain's ultra-modern look still with the spirit of Pierre is worn by the likes of Beyonce, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner. Heavily embellished, dazzling detail meets futuristic silhouettes for an instantly recognisable look. Known for their strong social media presence driven by their 'Balmain army' of fans, Balmain holds a unique position among the top couture houses today.
9781802796735
Balmain, Pierre 1914-1982
Pierre Balmain (Firm)--History
Fashion--History--France
Clothing trade--History--France
Biographies
TT505.B3 / H66 2023
Little book of Balmain : the story of the iconic fashion house / Karen Homer. - London : Welbek Publishing, 2023. - 160 pages : illustrations (black and white, and color) ; 18 cm. - Little books of fashion .
Includes index.
Early years — The house of Balmain — The society couturier — Costume design — A house reinvented — Oliver Rousteing — Friends and muses.
One of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear. Now, in the twenty-first century, Balmain's ultra-modern look still with the spirit of Pierre is worn by the likes of Beyonce, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner. Heavily embellished, dazzling detail meets futuristic silhouettes for an instantly recognisable look. Known for their strong social media presence driven by their 'Balmain army' of fans, Balmain holds a unique position among the top couture houses today.
9781802796735
Balmain, Pierre 1914-1982
Pierre Balmain (Firm)--History
Fashion--History--France
Clothing trade--History--France
Biographies
TT505.B3 / H66 2023
