Cristóbal Balenciaga

Spanish fashion designer

Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre (pronounced [kɾisˈtoβal βalenˈθjaɣa ejθaˈɣire]; 21 January 1895 – 23 March 1972) was a Basque fashion designer, and the CEO of the Balenciaga fashion house. He had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as "the master of us all.[1]

Cristóbal Balenciaga
BornCristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre

21 January 1895

Getaria, Basque Country
Died23 March 1972 (aged 77) Xàbia, Basque Country
Resting placeGetaria cemetery

References

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  1. "Cristóbal Balenciaga | Spanish designer". Encyclopedia Britannica. Retrieved 2021-05-04.