Cristobal Balenciaga
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Biography:
Cristobal Balenciaga born on 21st January 1895 in Guetaria Spain was a cutting edge shoe designer. He completed studying dress making with a fascination towards fashion industry and created the most flawless couture designs. From his early age he was much enthusiastic in designing sophisticated clothes and shoes. At last he made his dream come true with his exceptional skills of crafting fashion accessories.
Balenciaga is admired throughout the world, for his excellent of designs and undaunted perfectionism. Though he died in 1972, his glory and eminence is still not faded away from the haute monde.
Designer's Webpage: http://www.balenciaga.com/#Id=/Home
Company: Cristobal Balenciaga launched his first boutique during 1914 in San Sebastian, Spain and established two more branches in Madrid and Barcelona. He even opened his Paris couture house on Avenue George during 1937. Currently Balenciaga fashion house is world famous with its two stores in the United States respectively located in New York and Honolulu.
In Field Since: Balenciaga hit the haute couture during 1950s with his incredible and distinctive designs in trend. Gradually he reached the pinnacle of legendary shoe designers in the legend of fashion.
Designs For: His well-known Hollywood celebrity clients include Katherine Heigl, Keri Russell, Jennifer Lopez, Kylie Minogue, Jessica Simpson, Beyonce Knowles, Carmen Electra, Christina Ricci, Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan, Jillian Barberie, Kimberly Stewart, etc.
Popularity: Cristobal Balenciaga, the connoisseur shoe designer was the heart throb of many fashion freaks. His innovative and distinctive skills in designing shoes and clothes applauded the haute couture during the early 20s. He was highly recognized for his matchless shoe collections and his contribution: a new silhouette of women. It was during 1958 that this peerless designer was honored with the name “Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur”.
Nationality: Spanish Fashion Designer.
What they say: Cristobal Balenciaga was once described by Christian Dior as "the master of us all."
An aficionado of fashion surrounded by many cognoscente of numerous domains for his stupendous designing performance.