Born 21 January 1895 in Getaria, Basque Country; opened his first house in San Sebastián in 1919 and the Paris couture house at 10 avenue George V in August 1937. Closed the Paris and Madrid houses on 1 July 1968. Called ’the master of us all’ by Christian Dior.

Born
1895
Died
1972
Nationality
Spanish
Roles
couturier, fashion-designer, founder

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  • Founder of → Balenciaga (1937) — first San Sebastián boutique 1919; Paris couture house at 10 avenue George V 1937; closed Paris and Madrid 1 July 1968

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