- Hardcover: 79 pages
- Publisher: Assouline Publishing (Oct 15 2004)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 284323624X
- ISBN-13: 978-2843236242
- Product Dimensions: 22.4 x 16.4 x 1.1 cm
- Shipping Weight: 381 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #639,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
Basque-born Cristobal Balenciaga, one of the leading couturiers of this century, found his metier in dress design early, spurred by his mother's work as a dressmaking teacher. Encouraged further by a noblewoman's interest in his talents, Balenciaga, aged 24, opened his first couture house in 1919. Journalist Demornex and Balenciaga archivist Jouve trace the development of his long career, which endured until the master's retirement in 1971, a year before his death. Balenciaga's famous draping technique, inspired by the paintings of Zurbaran, led to the creation of fantastic silhouettes (Colette, Marlene Dietrich and the Duchess of Windsor were among his clients), exemplified in evening dresses with enormous, jutting shoulders or full skirts bunched at calf level. Another trademark was lavishly ornamented fabric, such as a black muslin crisscrossed with ruched black lace. An informative text and 600 illustrations--200 in color, 190 in duotone--remind us of Balenciaga's brilliance and its sources in life and art.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Book Description
A master of contradiction, Christobal Balenciaga combined simplicity and mastery of techique with an eccentric and abstract daring. The timeless genius of his creations is captured in colour photographs of his finely-tailored suits, coats and dresses which are a testimony to the austerity and exuberant baroque of the Spanish style.
--This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Concise story of Cristobal Balenciaga,
This review is from: Balenciaga (Hardcover)
This is a great book for those interested in knowing the career of Balenciaga.Marie Andrée Jouvre had already written a larger edition on the topic, a book callled "Balenciaga", published in 1988. She shows she really understands what she is talking about.What I liked most about this book is that it gives a general overview of the work of this master, including some high quality pictures of his most famous dresses.And for those who really prefer pictures, this is the book for you. The written part is really small, yet effective.
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Concise story of Cristobal Balenciaga,
By Fausto Viana - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Balenciaga (Hardcover)
This is a great book for those interested in knowing the career of Balenciaga.Marie Andrée Jouvre had already written a larger edition on the topic, a book callled "Balenciaga", published in 1988. She shows she really understands what she is talking about.What I liked most about this book is that it gives a general overview of the work of this master, including some high quality pictures of his most famous dresses.And for those who really prefer pictures, this is the book for you. The written part is really small, yet effective.
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