Cristóbal Balenciaga
(January 21, 1895-1972)
Sign: Aquarius
“Elegance is elimination.”
Gay Spanish-born Basque fashion designer and founder of the Balenciaga fashion house; his work has been regarded as some of the most influential of the modern era. Other fashion icons like Coco Chanel, Christian Dior, and Oscar de la Renta have all expressed indebtedness to his work.
Balenciaga Photo Gallery
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