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Balanciaga Master of Lace

Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972) - Publisher Somogy - Cartonné - 128 pages - Text in Français / English - Published in 15/04/2015

Famous for his superb, beautifully constructed suits and coats, Cristóbal Balenciaga was also an undisputed master in the creation of stunning lace dresses. 

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Model 9782757209134
Artist Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972)
Author Préface de Hubert de Givenchy – Sous la direction de Catherine Join-Diéterle, Amalia Descalzo et Sophie Henwood-Nivet
Publisher Somogy
Format Cartonné
Number of pages 128
Language Français / English
Dimensions 230 x 210
Technique(s) 150 illustrations
Published 15/04/2015
Museum ité de la Dentelle et de la Mode, Calais et à la Fondation-musée Cristobal Balenciaga, Getaria (Espagne)

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"The technique, lightness and simplicity they displayed always took your breath away. Those ever-so-light ruffles and almost-invisible inlays enhanced the lace and gave it distinction. Whether working with guipure, heavier but with more graphic contours, with diaphanous tulle or very light Chantilly lace, Balenciaga applied his extraordinary talent to each one of his dresses.

During my first journey to Calais, I discovered the Cité de la Dentelle, a wonderful museum, as well as the impressive machines that produce this gossamer-like material with its elegant patterns. How surprised I was to see fragile and delicate lace, still a fashion essential today, emerging from those indescribable blocks of steel.

The exhibition, masterfully produced by Catherine Join-Diéterle, reveals the grace of Cristóbal Balenciaga’s creations, a magician and enchanter in the field of feminine beauty." Hubert de Givenchy.

Exhibition Catalogue Balanciaga Master of Lace, presented at the Cité de la Dentelle et de la Mode, Calais (17 april - 30 august 2015) and at the Foundation-museum Cristobal Balenciaga, Getaria (Spain), in 2016.

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