The Master of Us All - Blume, Mary
The Master of Us All - Blume, Mary A sparkling life of the monumental fashion designer Crist bal BalenciagaOne of the most innovative and admired figures in the history of haute couture, Crist bal…
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The Master of Us All - Blume, Mary
A sparkling life of the monumental fashion designer Crist bal BalenciagaOne of the most innovative and admired figures in the history of haute couture, Crist bal Balenciaga was, said Christian Dior, "the master of us all."Despite his extraordinary impact, Balenciaga was a man hidden from view. Even his most devoted clients--Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Hutton, a clutch of Rothschilds--never met him.But one woman knew Balenciaga very well indeed. He saw to it that little was known about him, to the point that some French journalists wondered if he existed at all.
She witnessed the spectacular success of his first collection, and they worked closely for more than thirty years, until 1968, when Balenciaga abruptly closed his house without telling any of his The first person he hired when he opened his Paris house was Florette Chelot, who became his top vendeuse.