Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.
In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the “midi” line.
Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.
Alberto San Juan
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Thomas Coumans
Wladzio d'Attainville
Adam Quintero
Ramón Esparza
Josean Bengoetxea
Nicolás Bizkarrondo
Cecilia Solaguren
Virgilia Mendizabal
Gemma Whelan
Prudence Glynn
Anouk Grinberg
Coco Chanel
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