Balenciaga Exhibition Coming To Queen Sofia Spanish Institute In New York November 2010

The exhibition will look at how Balenciaga's spainish roots impacted history and art of the 20th century. The exhibition will showcase sixty items designed by Cristóbal Balenciaga , including a masterpiece such as his 1939 “Infanta” gown.


The exhibition will show from November 19, 2010 until February 19, 2011, was conceived by the American designer, Oscar de la Renta, who is Chairman of the Institute’s Board of Directors, and who began his career in fashion, working in Madrid at Eisa, one of the Spanish branches of Balenciaga’s fashion empire. For more info or to view the costumes 
that will be at the exhibition click here.