Victoria & Albert Museum is currently exhibiting the incredible artistic legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga. There are more than 100 pieces on display that showcase the most influential fashion designer of the 20th century.
The exhibition is actually the 100th anniversary celebration of the opening of Balenciaga’s fashion house in Spain. Among the stunning dresses and jackets, you can also see shoes and hats.
This exhibition was my main reason for visiting London, which says a lot about my love for the fashion of Balenciaga. There is such poetry in his designs, complex technical construction that looks so simple to make, but only at a first glance.
So many of his designs feel fresh and modern even today, and that is why he has been such a long-lasting influence in fashion.
He was one of the few designers who designed everything himself, and going behind the genius of his construction and idea is very inspirational. The exhibition has x-rays of dress constructions, videos of runway shows, beading, and sewing patterns.
My favourite exhibition pieces were the dresses which were spinning inside the glass boxes, where you could get a sense of how dramatic and sculptural his designs were.
The second part of the exhibition are designs of modern designers that have been inspired by Balenciaga. It is a lovely exhibition space with some of the craziest fashion designs I’ve seen in a long time.
The exhibition is open until February 18, 2018 and definitely have a look if you find yourself in London. You will be inspired!
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