A Visit to the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum
One of the places I really wanted to visit during my recent trip to Spain was the Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in Getaria, the town where the designer was born.
Balenciaga was a master of his craft. Unlike many designers, he knew how to design, cut, construct, and sew a garment himself. His creative process often started by shaping the fabric directly on the body, a technique called moulage.
His deep technical knowledge allowed him to create extraordinary shapes, volumes, and proportions. Looking at his creations up close, it's easy to understand why other designers admired him so much.
Christian Dior once said: "With fabrics, we do what we can. Balenciaga does what he wants."
I also had the opportunity to see The Givenchiaga Family, a temporary exhibition exploring the close relationship between Cristóbal Balenciaga and Hubert de Givenchy, and their shared approach to fashion.
It was a wonderful visit, with so much to see, study, and appreciate. I'm sharing some of my favorite pieces and details from the museum in the photos below.
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