Little book of Balenciaga

The story of the iconic fashion house

Emmanuelle Dirix

160 pages, parution le 03/03/2022

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'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.

L'auteur - Emmanuelle Dirix

Emmanuelle Dirix est une historienne de la mode reconnue, diplômée de l'université de Brighton et du Royal College of Art. Elle travaille comme conservateur indépendant et dispense des cours au London College of Fashion, au Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design, au Royal College of Art... Elle apporte régulièrement sa contribution à divers catalogues d'expositions et publications universitaires sur la mode.