Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House

Hardback

Main Details

Title Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Emmanuelle Dirix
SeriesLittle Book of Fashion
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:160
Dimensions(mm): Height 180,Width 125
Category/GenreIndividual designers
Fashion design and theory
History of fashion
ISBN/Barcode 9781787398306
ClassificationsDewey:746.92092
Audience
General
Illustrations 100 clr and b&w photos

Publishing Details

Publisher Welbeck Publishing Group
Imprint Welbeck
Publication Date 3 March 2022
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

'Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives' - Christian Dior The 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: Cristobal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, colour 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.

Author Biography

Emmanuelle Dirix is a fashion historian and curator. She teaches at the Antwerp Fashion Academy and Manchester Metropolitan University, and has lectured at the Royal College of Art and University of the Arts London. She is the author ofUnravel: Knitwear in Fashion,Fashion Sourcebook 1920s and1930s Fashion: the Definitive Sourcebook.