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 DiorThe 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 century: Cristobal 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 Maisons artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself.

If you go to Tokyo, I think it becomes very obvious that theres this almost seamless mixture of popular culture and Japanese traditional culture. Kazuo IshiguroFrom the youthful maximalism of Harajuku to the luxurious sophistication of Ginza, Tokyo is the city of a thousand styles. With diverse and unique subcultures like the kitsch Sweet Lolitas, the dark and dramatic goths and punks, the retro rockbillys and the elegant and traditional Wa Lolitas, Tokyo is home to an explosion of fashion like no other. This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will look at the style evolution of this incredible capital, providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a true Tokyoite.

Cristóbal Balenciaga es considerado el padrino del diseño conceptual, el maestro de la forma y un auténtico visionario de la moda. Uno de los diseñadores de moda más emblemáticos del siglo xx, su pureza de lineas, la comodidad de sus prendas y su trabajo con los tejidos, el color y el volumen cambiaron el rumbo de la moda. Este libro recoge la obra, la vida y el legado del diseñador y sus creaciones, incluyendo los revolucionarios vestidos baby doll. Mediante unas magnificas fotografias y unos textos cautivadores, la historiadora de la moda Emmanuelle Dirix examina sus innovaciones clave, asi como las colecciones de vanguardia actuales de la firma."La alta costura es como una orquesta, cuyo director es Balenciaga. Nosotros, los otros modistos, somos los musicos y seguimos la direccion que el da". [Christian Dior]

If you go to Tokyo I think it becomes very obvious that there s this almost seamless mixture of popular culture and Japanese traditional culture Kazuo Ishiguro From the youthful maximalism of Harajuku to the luxurious sophistication of Ginza Tokyo is the city of a thousand styles With diverse and unique subcultures like the kitsch Sweet Lolitas the dark and dramatic goths and punks the retro rockbillys and the elegant and traditional Wa Lolitas Tokyo is home to an explosion of fashion like no other This instalment of the beautiful Little Books of City Style series will look at the style evolution of this incredible capital providing an exquisitely illustrated guide to dressing like a true Tokyoite

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 century Cristobal 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.

* Cristóbal Balenciaga es considerado el padrino del diseño conceptual, el maestro de la forma y un auténtico visionario de la moda. * Uno de los diseñadores de moda más emblemáticos del siglo xx, s