Cristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
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Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.
Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the “midi” line.
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.
Cristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
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Alberto San Juan , Thomas Coumans , Adam Quintero
Mikel Serrano
Irusoin , Moriarti Produkzioak
as Cristóbal Balenciaga
as Wladzio d'Attainville
