The Retrospective Celebrates the Work of the Master Couturier With Rarely Seen Archival Piece
The Savannah College of Art and Design has opened an exhibition highlighting the work of legendary couturier Cristóbal Balenciaga.
Titled Cristóbal Balenciaga: Master of Tailoring, the curation spans over 30 garments, ranging from exquisitely made daywear to evening gowns worn by Hollywood icons Elizabeth Taylor and Dolores del Río. With highlights from the extensive collection of the Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, contributions from the Balenciaga Archives, and original Balenciaga-EISA sketches and communications from the archives at Parodi Costume Collection, Master of Tailoring uniquely encompasses the process of haute couture from the perspectives of both the couturier and client. The selections include pieces ranging from the 1940s through the 60s, with many making their U.S. debut.
Master of Tailoring is curated by Gaël Mamine, head of collections of Fondation Azzedine Alaïa, in collaboration with Gaspard de Massé, head of archives at Balenciaga, and Gonzalo Parodi, director of Parodi Costume Collection, and organized by Rafael Gomes, creative director of SCAD FASH museums.
The exhibition is on view at SCAD’s FASH Museum of Fashion + Film through June 2nd.
