2024 · 1 season · 50m · ★ 7.2
Cristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
Start from S1E1 · A Matter of Style
E12024 · 44m · ★ 7.5
Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.
E22024 · 48m · ★ 7.5
In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
E32024 · 50m · ★ 8.0
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
E42024 · 52m · ★ 8.0
Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the “midi” line.
E52024 · 48m · ★ 8.0
Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
E62024 · 57m · ★ 8.0
Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.
Prudence Glynn
Life on Top
2009·7.0
