This is Cristobal Balenciaga - the true couturier who revolutionized the history of fashion. The sculptor-tailor, The Fashion Titan, the architect of haute couture, the one and only true couturier. These are only a few of the names that prominent members of the fashion industry, including Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, Hubert de Givenchy, and Emanuel Ungaro, have used to describe Cristóbal Balenciaga, one of the biggest influences in haute couture.
He not only challenged notions of femininity and the feminine silhouette, but he also nudged fashion to its limits by designing works of art that defy categorization. He is commonly referred to as the King of Couture, but originality is one aspect he has always strived for. And like most fashion brands, Cristobal has had its fair share of ups and downs. At some point, he had to accept that the dream was over.
Through strife and struggle, he was able to make a name in the fashion industry. But how did this introvert who valued his faith over pleasing the media become such a significant 20th-century fashion influencer? Stay tuned to find out.
