Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House

by Emmanuelle Dirix

'Haute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives' - Christian Dior

The godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer – all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth Cristóbal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, colour and volume made a huge impact on twentieth-century fashion, with creations such as the babydoll, balloon and sack dresses still influencing fashion today.

Through stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian Emmanuelle Dirix examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison's artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself.

Genres: Fashion

160 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 3, 2022

Reviews

[Ina Ivanova · Rating 5 out of 5]

Книгата на модната историчка Еманюел Дирикис не само ни превежда през развитието на емблематичния бранд, но и ни въвлича в обстановката, подхожда аналитично към събитията и изяснява причините за появата на ключови артикули на марката. Липсва излишното прехласване по дизайнера, каквото несъмнено присъства в голяма част от литературата, посветена на великите моделиери. Благодарение на това разбираме какво стои зад гениалното творчество на испанския дизайнер, чиято естетика радикално се отличава от тази на съвременниците му.

[Julcia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ogólnie bardzo fajnie wprowadzająca w temat, ale czasem irytowało mnie rozstawienie zdjęć, gdzie w głównym tekście odniesienie do niego było 5 stron dalej, albo w ogóle też w następnym rozdziale, albo w ogóle go nie było, a projekty opisane w tekście nie były pokazane

[jesse · Rating 3 out of 5]

the actual book is really good but sometimes it’ll cut in the middle of a sentence to show 4 pages straight of pictures.

listened to “selected ambient works 85-92” and “…i care because you do” by aphex twin while reading

[Marc Marqués · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se trata de un libro breve pero interesante de leer, esta muy bien redactado y contiene muchas curiosidades del modista.