Now on show at the Queen Sofia Spanish institute in New York City, Balenciaga: Spanish Master shows the designer's deep connection with his native Spain. Conceived by Oscar de la Renta and curated by Hamish Bowles, the exhibition shows how inspiration including the Spanish royal court and religious life translated to Balenciaga's structured evening gowns and formal ottoman coats.
The exhibition also shows the influence of Spanish flamenco dance and bull-fighting on Balenciaga's signature bolero jackets, polka dots and carnation flower prints. Other key looks include exaggerated volume, intricate surface details and high-to-low hems.
Queen Sofía Spanish Institute
684 Park Avenue
New York NY 10065
Open: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm
Subway: 4, 6 to 68th Street
Tel: +1 (212) 628 0420
The exhibition also shows the influence of Spanish flamenco dance and bull-fighting on Balenciaga's signature bolero jackets, polka dots and carnation flower prints. Other key looks include exaggerated volume, intricate surface details and high-to-low hems.
Queen Sofía Spanish Institute
684 Park Avenue
New York NY 10065
Open: Monday-Thursday 10am-6pm, Friday 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-5pm
Subway: 4, 6 to 68th Street
Tel: +1 (212) 628 0420
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