The Balenciaga exhibit was everything I expected and more!
Balenciaga was a true innovator. His love of Spanish culture and history as well as his connection to art, flamenco and religion (he was a devout Catholic) inspired him to come up with ingenious designs. He even looked at gypsies, peasants, and sailors for ideas.
It's fascinating that even though he hated bullfighting he was able to draw inspiration from it.
The structures and shapes, the fabrics, the pleating...
He was a true couturier known for hand-sewing at least one of his designs
before each one of his shows.
He was a true couturier known for hand-sewing at least one of his designs
before each one of his shows.
The pleats on this camel cape are magnificent. Such elegance!
One of the many dresses inspired by flamenco.
This black silk gazar dress was inspired by Goya's painting below
Francisco Goya - Portrait of the Duchess of Alba
Some examples of dresses where Balenciaga's religious
inspiration is more evident. Love the red coat.
inspiration is more evident. Love the red coat.
This skirt, which was inspired by a peasant's skirt, can be removed
and worn as a cape over the dress.
and worn as a cape over the dress.
Many of Balenciaga's designs had bell-shaped skirts that accentuated the hips.
The ivory silk satin dress with black velvet was inspired by Las Meninas from Velazquez.
Diego Velazquez - Las Meninas
Francisco de Zurbaran - Santa Dorotea
The luminous fabrics in Zurbaran's painting inspired the pink silk faille dress below.
Absolutely gorgeous!
And then, how about some toreador inspiration, without any bull killing. Genius.
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