| | MAY 202319textiles were heavy, loud, and embroidered, and his color scheme was primarily white, completely black, or black clashing with red.Painting Fashion in Spanish Artist StyleNonetheless, it is hard to overlook Balenciaga's creative process when talking about Spanish art.Balenciaga's use of vibrant hues in several of his designs was most likely influenced by the paintings of El Greco, a Spanish artist. The Infanta dress, which Balenciaga designed in 1939, most prominently displays the influence of Diego Velázquez on the clothing's shape. Balenciaga designs were all about volume following the 2WW fabric constraints. Once more, art served as his source of inspiration in this regard; specifically, works by Francisco de Zurbarán.Black, which was the predominant color used in Balenciaga clothing, was the subject of Spanish court paintings from the 16th and 17th centuries. Francisco de Goya's paintings must be emphasized when choosing a material.When it comes to couture, the 1950s and 1960s saw a confrontation between Balenciaga's opulent creations and Christian Dior's New look. Semi-cut and barrel lines were introduced to fashion by the latter.Balenciaga closed his couture fashion house in 1968 after several highly successful decades, and he sadly passed away four years later at the age of 77.Revival of BalenciagaA little less than 20 years later, in 1986, the Balenciaga fashion house was revived. Numerous Design Directors, including the legendary Nicolas Ghesquière, brought the brand back to life in 1997. After that, Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen, and Bottega Veneta, brands owned by Kering, bought the fashion house in 2001. Then Demna Gvasalia became the attention of the fashion world when she was named the new creative director of Balenciaga in 2015.Future of High-Tech Fashion WeekThen, Demna Gvasalia used fashion week as a platform to showcase what the event would look like in the post pandemic period. Eliza Douglas, the artist who has opened or closed each of Demna's shows for the house, wore every look for SS22. While we will undoubtedly miss Demna's stellar cast of models, who frequently included Bella Hadid walking alongside mechanical engineers and hotel cleaners of all ages and backgrounds, every look for SS22 was worn by Eliza Douglas. Though models stormed down the runway to a sci-fi-inspired soundtrack recorded by BFRND and an Artificial voiceover repeating the words to La Vie En Rose, it wasn't just the visuals that were high-tech.The collection features numerous conceptual interpretations of Gucci's trademarks that have been taken and reproduced in the Balenciaga manner, frequently using BBs in place of GGs and incorporating limited edition bags. Of course, this digital display also featured the second, highly anticipated Crocs collaboration from Balenciaga. Naturally raised, the new style transforms the traditional clog into boots, platform pool slides, and even stiletto pumps, which will no doubt excite those of you who were concerned about finding that balance between glamour and practicality post-lockdown. THE SPANISH RENAISSANCE WAS MENTIONED IN HIS FIRST COLLECTION, WHICH DEBUTED IN PARIS IN 1937. HIS COLLECTIONS HAVE CONSISTENTLY INCLUDED NATIONAL SYMBOLS LIKE BOLERO LACE AND THE CONTRAST BETWEEN RED AND BLACK. IN CONTRAST TO THE HOURGLASS SHAPE OF CHRISTIAN DIOR'S NEW LOOK, HIS CLOTHING HAD LUMINOUS, SLEEK, LINEAR LINES THAT WERE LIBERATING A BODY
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