Shaping fashion: Balenciaga's legacy

Cristóbal Balenciaga's impeccable craftsmanship and singular vision remain an aspiration for many designers. This animation shows how Balenciaga's iconic designs have inspired the work of 20th and 21st century fashion designers – from those he trained and mentored to those who work in the same tradition or cite him as an influence on their work today.

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