{"product_id":"the-little-book-of-balenciaga-the-story-of-the-iconic-fashion-house-9781787398306","title":"The Little Book of Balenciaga: The Story of the Iconic Fashion House","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHaute couture is like an orchestra, whose conductor is Balenciaga. We other couturiers are the musicians and we follow the direction he gives. - Christian Dior\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe godfather of conceptual design, a master of shape, a true fashion game changer - all are accolades bestowed upon one of the most interesting, venerated and iconic couturiers of the twentieth century: Cristóbal Balenciaga. His pureness of line, the comfort of his garments and innovative work with textiles, color and volume made a huge impact on twentieth-century fashion, with creations such as the babydoll, balloon and sack dresses still influencing fashion today.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough stunning images and captivating text, Little Book of Balenciaga depicts the work and life of Balenciaga the couturier. Fashion historian \u003cb\u003eEmmanuelle Dirix\u003c\/b\u003e examines his legacy both through tracing the Maison's artistic direction after his death, and the generations of designers influenced by the master himself. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Welbeck Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781787398306\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.75lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 7.40h x 5.20w x 0.70d","brand":"Emanuelle Dirix","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41635548135605,"sku":"9781787398306","price":14.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_74a32609-d0f4-4b46-8c40-7dacf10fed27.jpg?v=1645502568","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-little-book-of-balenciaga-the-story-of-the-iconic-fashion-house-9781787398306","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}