Mary Blume
Master of Us All, The: Balenciaga, His Workrooms, His World
- ISBN 13:
- 9780374534387
- author:
- Mary Blume
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 14.6 x 1.7 x 20.9 cm
- Genre:
- Biography, Social & Health Issues, Cultural History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Cristóbal Balenciaga, the master of haute couture, was a man shrouded in mystery. Despite his profound impact on the fashion world, he remained elusive, with many of his clients never laying eyes on him. One woman, however, knew him intimately. Florette Chelot, the first person he hired when he opened his Paris house, was his trusted partner for over thirty years. Their partnership was marked by spectacular success, with Chelot witnessing the unveiling of his groundbreaking first collection. Yet, in 1968, Balenciaga abruptly closed his house, leaving his staff in the dark. This enigmatic figure's story has long been untold, until now. Mary Blume's biography sheds new light on the life and world of the man who transformed the industry with his vision. Intimate and revealing, this book offers an unprecedented portrait of a designer whose influence continues to be felt.
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