Little Book of Balmain

The story of the iconic fashion house

Karen Homer
9781802796735
Hardback

Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear. Today, Balmain’s ultra-modern look is worn by the likes of Beyoncé and Kendall Jenner, holding a unique position among top couture houses.

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‘Good fashion is evolution, not revolution.’ – Pierre Balmain One of the original big Parisian couture houses, alongside the likes of Dior and Chanel, Pierre Balmain reigned supreme over the 1950s fashion world with his spectacular and intricate evening wear.

Now, in the twenty-first century, Balmain’s ultra-modern look – still with the spirit of Pierre – is worn by the likes of Beyoncé, Kristen Stewart, Kate Moss and Kendall Jenner. Heavily embellished, dazzling detail meets futuristic silhouettes for an instantly recognisable look. Known for their strong social media presence driven by their ‘Balmain army’ of fans, Balmain holds a unique position among the top couture houses today.

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Weight 380 g
Dimensions 18.5 × 12.6 × 1.5 cm
Author
Format Hardback
Language English
Publisher
Year of publication 2023
Series
Pages 160
ISBN 9781802796735

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