Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Cristobal Balenciaga - A Legendary designer

Cristobal Balenciaga was January 21, 1895 in the beautiful country of Spain, born in a fishing village called Getaria. He is the founder of the Balenciaga fashion house called, was also a well-known designer who was highly respected for his work. Cristobal mother worked as a seamstress and he often spent time with her mother when she worked. When he was twelve, Cristobal began his work as an apprentice to a tailor. When he was a teenager, wasin Madrid and that's where he was trained in a measure accessible.

Early in his career designing Cristobal was successful, as he opened his first store in Spain in 1914. Then a little 'time after that there are two other branches opened in Madrid and Barcelona. Her designs were very popular and were worn also by the Spanish royal family. E 'was well until he was forced to close its operations in the War of the Spanish Civil War. At that time decidedto move to Paris and be open Parisian fashion house.

Cristobal Balenciaga had a hard time and overcome many obstacles with its design, but he would not stop doing them, what he would do. When it comes to the year 1951, has changed some of his designs for the best. It changed his life and silhouette eliminating the widening of the shoulders. He designed the tunic dress in 1955 and 1957, has developed in his shirt.

In 1968 she completed her house because of the"Prêt-à-porter" that the introduction of French goods. After that he Cristobal and all past, went to fashion design classes to teach people who would like to make a success of their lives as educators. It has inspired many other designers and to date, is known Cristobal Balenciaga, even though it was in 23rd place in March 1972 giving. This man is an idol for many young fashion designers and not so young and he will always be remembered.

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