Cristóbal Balenciaga Analysis

As typical as this ensemble, some creations of Cristóbal Balenciaga, which at first glance we would not recognise as belonging to our current time, could evoke both retro and futurist feelings. In his prime time, it is not difficult to find that his style is always drifting ways from the centre of the latest fashion and some turned out to be a few years ahead of the existing fad —— why is it? What is also interesting at the same time is that there has been established a stable shared choice (preference) between Balenciaga and his loyal high-class clientele, and this reason would be discussed at the end of the essay.
Balenciaga’s works are imbued with a sense of cutting-edge futurism, which mostly originated from his innovation in fabrics. The most fascinating element of this ensemble is about its fabrics handled by him: gazar, nylon organza and velvet. The sophistication in the using of fabrics is

Based on the illustration of the prevailing dressing pattern of that decade in Costume And Fashion, some elements such as full length, bell-shaped silhouette, slight puff and flared at bottom and masculine flavour (Laver) could also be captured upon this evening dress (see Figure 3 and 4). Also, featuring a A-line stiff and flared contour and a three-quarter length, the dark grey coat bears a resemblance to the classical masculine chesterfields three-quarter-length coat which was in vogue among upper-class women as outdoors garments.(laver 20809) However, some ingredients in the design of this ensemble, as noticeable as the deep turndown collar similar to a black swan’s neck, the three-quarter slender sleeves and the loose fittingness, attaches another layer of the couturier’s originality and signature. As a totality, the dimly glittering ensemble has a blend style of quaintness, classical nobleness and avant-garde