1895-1972 Cristobal Balenciaga

[La bordélique]

I've just read a book about Balenciaga the other day. The pictures left me speechless... everything just seemed to fit the figure of a woman so perfectly.

 

[FashionJunkie]

Cristobal Balenciaga was, is and always will be the best designer.
And this is perfect, the most beautiful creation!!!! (sorry for the re-post but i couldn't help myself)

 

[Ceptuouse]

^ stunning.

 

[Whitelinen]

It looks as if it would fit like a glove. Very beautiful colour

 

[DosViolines]

Balenciaga Chine Bubble Cocktail Dress
French, circa 1960
Of silk taffeta, black ground with warp print red roses, camisole bodice with wide shoulder straps gathered at front, trimmed with two horizontal self bands at empire and waistline concluding in bow at center front, gathered skirt with revealed harem hem net over tulle underskirt, tulle lining with silk gauze hem, size 4, labeled: Balenciaga/10 Avenue Georges V/Paris.
Excellent condition.
Estimate $5,000-7,000

doylenewyork

 

[cerfas]

thank you everyone for the pictures!

 

[*Happiness*]

fashionjunkie...I that colour...such a beautiful dress.

 

[pattismith]

Balenciaga Chine Bubble Cocktail Dress
French, circa 1960
Of silk taffeta, black ground with warp print red roses, camisole bodice with wide shoulder straps gathered at front, trimmed with two horizontal self bands at empire and waistline concluding in bow at center front, gathered skirt with revealed harem hem net over tulle underskirt, tulle lining with silk gauze hem, size 4, labeled: Balenciaga/10 Avenue Georges V/Paris.
Excellent condition.
Estimate $5,000-7,000


doylenewyork

I'd kill for that dress.

 

[*Happiness*]

^^^now now Patti!

 

[Deleted member 7575]

Does anybody know what is meant by the double-dress construction that is being refered as a Balenciaga trademark?

He often would construct an "inside" dress, sort of like a really substantial lining. It acted like an understructure to allow for the clothes to move better on you, as well as support the complex engineering and construction required of his designs. Often the inner dress would require it's own zippers and closures, it really is a "double-dress" rather than a lining.

If I get a hold of a digital camera I can take photos for you of some Balenciaga dresses on the inside.

 

[Bluestar07]

:swoon: post #144

 

[guccigal07]

I am very excited. They are bringing some of Balenciaga's couture pieces to the Dallas Meadows Museum at SMU/Southern Methodist University......in Texas. It will be REALLY fun to see!

 

[DosViolines]

He often would construct an "inside" dress, sort of like a really substantial lining. It acted like an understructure to allow for the clothes to move better on you, as well as support the complex engineering and construction required of his designs. Often the inner dress would require it's own zippers and closures, it really is a "double-dress" rather than a lining.

If I get a hold of a digital camera I can take photos for you of some Balenciaga dresses on the inside.

Thanks for the clarification

 

[Miss Dalloway]

Cristobal Balenciaga!

Credit:Corbis.com!

 

[Miss Dalloway]

Cristobal Balenciaga, couturier, seated outdoors in conversation.

Credit:Corbis.com!

 

[zamb]

Mutterlein]
If I get a hold of a digital camera I can take photos for you of some Balenciaga dresses on the inside

Oh please please please please !!!!!!!!
i would marry you if you do......

 

[FashionJunkie]

They will open this January a Balenciaga boutique in Greece! Since today we had two stores were they sold Balenciaga, but know we will have a boutique! I'm so excited, my second home!!!!!

 

[La bordélique]

A very cool diaporama of the Balenciaga exposition, some old photos and sketches

http://www.20minutes.fr/photo/diaporama/balenciaga/pages/page_1.php?n=Balenciaga,%20l'exposition

 

[FashionJunkie]

La bordelique MAJOR KARMA!!! Thanks x 1000000!!!

p.s No14 it's the definition of perfection!

 

[La bordélique]

Hommage à Balenciaga
Le Musée Historique des Tissus de Lyon
Marie-Andrée Jouve





Source: my scans