TY  - BOOK
AU  - Dirix, Emmanuelle
TI  - Little book of Balenciaga: : the story of the iconic fashion house
T2  - Little books of fashion
SN  - 9781787398306
CY  - London : Welbeck Publishing, 2022.
KW  - Balenciaga, Cristóbal
KW  - Balenciaga (Firm : San Sebastian, Spain)
KW  - Fashion design
KW  - History
KW  - 20th century
KW  - Luxury goods industry Spain History 20th century
KW  - Spain
KW  - Biographies
N1  - "Unofficial and unauthorized"--Cover
N2  - "Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives." - Christian DiorThe godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer - all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth century: Cristóbal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, and volume made a huge impact on twentieth-century fashion, with creations such as the babydoll, balloon and sack dresses still influencing fashion today.

Through stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison's artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself
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