Fashion &... Balenciaga: The Master of Haute Couture

“A woman has no need to be perfect […] to wear my dresses, the dress will do all that for her” - Cristóbal Balenciaga Fashion &… Balenciaga celebrates the man who redefined haute couture and dominated post World War II French Fashion. Widely considered by his contemporaries as “The Master of us All”, Cristóbal Balenciaga had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards. A highly skilled pattern cutter and tailor, Balenciaga created his innovative designs, working intently at the construction of each garment, dissecting its structure in great detail, seeking out their secrets like a puzzle, endlessly reworking and simplifying until he reached perfection. Fifty years after his death, Cristóbal Balenciaga remains a legendary figure in the history of 20th century fashion. Just a reminder that you can keep up to date with everything Fashion &... by following @fashionandwithscottschiavone on Instagram (  / fashionandwithscottschiavone  . Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE to Fashion &… with Scott Schiavone, Fashion Curator. #balenciaga #fashionand #fashion #fashionblogger #fashionhistory #fashionhistorian #fashioncurator #fashioncuration #cristobalbalenciaga #couture #parisfashion