A couturier must be…
…an architect for design
…a sculptor for shape
…a painter for color
…a musician for harmony
…a philosopher for temperance
This describes the “Balenciaga spirit” as professed on the Balenciaga website and boy, does it ever capture the essence of this great designer!
Take today’s VPOD for instance, an haute couture 1960s coat by Balenciaga. The design is architectural, displaying balance and precision, as well as sculptural with…
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This eclectic mix of designer and non-designer vintage clothing & accessories have caught my discerning eye for their uniqueness, their contemporary feel or their highly collectible nature. As always, buyer beware! Be sure to read the listings closely and contact the sellers…
A longtime client of Balenciaga said after his death:
“Women did not have to be perfect or even beautiful to wear his clothes. His clothes made them beautiful.”
What a lovely tribute to a man born in a small fishing village in Spain in 1895 who went on to become one of the most celebrated and important designers of the 20th century. Inspired at a young age…
