Cristóbal Balenciaga was born January 21, 1985 in Getaria- a small fishing village in the Basque region of Spain. From these humble beginnings, Balenciaga cultivated a fashion career that made him known as an innovator of fashion.
As a child Balenciaga spent many hours with his mother, who worked as a seamstress. In 1919, Balenciaga opened his first couture house in San Sebastian, Spain. His work was received well and gained the favour of the Spanish royal family and aristocrats.
Though the Spanish Civil War forced Balenciaga to close his boutiques, he was not to be easily deterred. Balenciaga moved his work to Paris and staged his first runway show in August 1937 with a collection greatly inspired by the Spanish Renaissance. The French press praised Balenciaga in 1939, and everyone wanted to have access to his collection. He did not fit the mold of the ordinary fashion designs people would see. Instead of the hourglass shape that Christian Dior promoted during that time, Balenciaga gave allowance in his designs, and made his clothing independent to each woman’s body. From 1953 onward, Balenciaga introduced designs that were so innovative that it allowed him to contribute to the fashion world a new silhouette for woman.
Some noted features that Balenciaga introduced were close-fitting waistlines, square shoulders, open necks, wide shoulders, and looser waistlines. Balenciaga continued through the 1960s to astound the fashion world with his technique. He was creative with his fabric, and careful with his designs. His clients appreciated the detail and care he took to each of his designs- to make sure the clothing complimented the wearer.
Cristóbal Balenciaga closed his couture house in 1968, much to the dismay of his fans and clients. Four years later, he died in Spain on March 24, 1972.
Though he passed away, Balenciaga’s house went on. His nephews took over the business, and Nicolas Ghesquiere was hired in 1995 by the House of Balenciaga. Ghesquiere was initially hired as a designer but soon became the creative director for the House in 1997.
Today the House of Balenciaga is now in partnership with the Gucci Group and creates ready to wear, shoes, and accessories for both men and women worldwide. Holding true to the couturier that was a true inspiration for many in his day, the Fashion House of Balenciaga continues to influence the fashion world in the 21st century.
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