Balenciaga

“Balenciaga!”

                                ---Myrtle Snow’s dying words in American Horror Story, 2014

Long before we knew about fashion lived the house of Balenciaga that was founded in 1914 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga (1895-1972).  Opening his first boutique in 1918, Balenciaga fashions has been around for over 60 years and have been worn by the Spanish royal family to First Lady Jackie O. and Hollywood stars today.

Throughout the 1950s Balenciaga designed a variety of pieces that steered away from the typical hourglass shape that other designers were doing.  Some of these silhouettes included the tunic dress, a high waisted baby doll dress, the balloon skirt and a sack dress.  Not only did he contribute to making a new silhouette for women but his use of fabrics were impeccable.  

Over the years Balenciaga’s designs have changed but still remained true to the original silhouette in some pieces.  You can find Balenciaga being worn by some of our favorite male and female celebrities and by Me’ke very own Morgen E., whom she also see as an inspiration.

L.C.2015