Cristóbal Balenciaga’s Shaping Fashion showcased from 27th May -18th February at the infamous V&A museum.
This exhibition examined the work and legacy of influential Spanish coutuier Cristobal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by the ‘master’ of couture, his protégées and contemporary fashion designers working in the same innovative tradition.
Excerpt from V&A museums website.
The exhibition was a homage to renowned Spanish designers Cristobal Balenciaga and I had been anticipating the exhibition since the first images of the X-ray Balenciaga gown surfaced on Social media. Some how, through the day to day bustles of life, it slipped under my radar until Well I am happy to see I finally took my little ol’ self an hour ride on the district line to see it. I just couldn’t forgive myself if they’d had packed up shop without me glancing my eyes on This iconic showing on the early couture house of Balenciaga.
Instinctually, I was drawn to the architecual structures and beautiful embellished garments. The cinched waisted gowns with buttons gracing the backs with beautifully structured bows. The fabrics seemed heavy contrary to the feminine garments on display, which eased the dresses in holding there shapes whilst staying gracefully chic.
The exhibition was split into 2 halves, bottom floor being Balenciaga himself with works from both himself and his sister house and upstairs focused on his influence over modern designers. From Givency to new designers like Molly Goddard and Delpozo.
I hope you all like the pictures (nightmare to upload) anyway, overall I thought it was a great exhibition I loved the way the exhibition was curated like a story flowing through the history of Balenciaga and I would recommend anyone interested to go and have a look as it is inexpensive with a full price ticket only costing £12
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