Cristobal Balenciaga (1895–1972) | Essay | The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
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A black silk faille 'balloon' cocktail dress. Eisa, circa 1950. - Photo de Fashion - Balenciaga - Alain.R.Truong
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Balenciaga shot by Irving Penn for Vogue. September 1950. | Vintage fashion photography, Balenciaga vintage, Fashion
![1953 Gigi in white piqué jacket with balloon sleeves worn over a straight dress by Balenciaga | Cristóbal balenciaga, Balenciaga dress, Harpers bazaar magazine 1953 Gigi in white piqué jacket with balloon sleeves worn over a straight dress by Balenciaga | Cristóbal balenciaga, Balenciaga dress, Harpers bazaar magazine](https://i.pinimg.com/736x/05/67/96/05679645accdbc5ac2b0ce34619a54e7.jpg)
1953 Gigi in white piqué jacket with balloon sleeves worn over a straight dress by Balenciaga | Cristóbal balenciaga, Balenciaga dress, Harpers bazaar magazine
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