BALENCIAGA
Cristobal Balenciaga was born in Guetaria, Spain in the year of 1895. He started to display his ability at a young age gaining his experience working as a tailor. In 1918 he started his first fashion house in San Sebastian, Spain. His simplified lines were revolutionary and in turn, influenced many other designers in the fashion industry. He passed away in 1972 but his spirit has been kept alive by the current Creative Director of Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquiere.