
Alberto San Juan
Cristóbal Balenciaga


TV SERIES
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.

Cristóbal Balenciaga

Wladzio d'Attainville

Ramón Esparza

Nicolás Bizkarrondo

Virgilia Mendizabal

Prudence Glynn

Coco Chanel
2019Series
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01Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.
02In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
03Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
04Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the “midi” line.
05Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
06Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.