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Cristobal Balenciaga

Cristóbal Balenciaga Eisaguirre (January 21, 1895 - March 23, 1972) was a Spanish-Basque fashion designer. Balenciaga was born in Getaria, Basque Country. He opened his Paris couture house on avenue George V in August 1937. Carmel Snow, the editor of Harper's Bazaar was an early champion of his designs. His often spare, sculptural creations -- including funnel-shape gowns of stiff duchess satin worn to acclaim by clients such as Pauline de Rothschild, Bunny Mellon, Marella Agnelli, Glor...

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