Cristóbal Balenciaga changed the shape of women's fashion, creating sculptural forms that stood away from the body, framing the figure rather than restricting it. Working with students from the London ...

Animated dress patterns show how three of Balenciaga's iconic designs were constructed, revealing his mastery of pattern cutting, draping and manipulation of fabrics. Find out about our Fashion in ...

Just as Balenciaga drew from studying the garments of royalty, namely the Marquesa de Casa Torres to hone his skills, the ...