Cristóbal Balenciaga Eizaguirre was a Spanish fashion designer, and the founder of the Balenciaga clothing brand. He had a reputation as a couturier of uncompromising standards and was referred to as
White cotton pique and black taffeta and organza evening gown (1951). Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Black bouclé wool chemise or 'sack' dress (1957). Rhode Island School of Design Museum.
Coats (c. 1960). Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum
Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum in Getaria
Óscar Arístides de la Renta y Fiallo, known professionally as Óscar de la Renta, was a Dominican fashion designer. Born in Santo Domingo, he was trained by Cristóbal Balenciaga and Antonio del Castill
De la Renta in 2008
1966 cocktail dress designed by de la Renta at Elizabeth Arden
1966 beaded cellophane lace cocktail minidress
1977 embroidered taffeta evening ensemble