Cristóbal Balenciaga Season 1
Cristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
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Cristóbal Balenciaga
2024 / TV-MACristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
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Cristóbal Balenciaga Season 1 Full Episode Guide
Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.
Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the “midi” line.
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.