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The Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum develops an ambitious programme of exhibits and events aimed at raising the profile of Cristóbal Balenciaga, highlighting his important role in the history of fashion and design, and his legacy on today's world of fashion. The exhibitions will be accompanied by other events such as classes, lectures and educational workshops geared to different audiences and aimed at enhancing the museum visit.
Fashion and Heritage. Cristóbal
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Fashion and Heritage, a quasi-impossible dialogue pitting the the ephemeral against permanence, whose relevance stems from the current moment, as opposed to receiving value from the past. This conversation flows, however, when the topic at hand is Cristóbal Balenciaga.
More informationHaute Couture tailoring techniques
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TUTORED ONLINE COURSE
The programme content proposes an approximation to the specific methods used in the tailoring ateliers of the Balenciaga House and will, specifically, look at how to make certain elements of a check wool jacket.
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(U)topian Silhouettes
This initiative will take a closer look at the meaning of the term silhouette in order to recognise the transformations experienced by the body depending on the garments covering it. Discovering the actions of garments on corporal forms and understanding their meanings are some of the experiences encompassed by the activity. Families will create new silhouettes based on an original method created by the surrealists and based on the old pastime Consequences.
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Transformed bodies: the cape
The activity envisages approximation to the idea of the silhouette and the creative possibilities of the clothed body. Participants will create a cape to address attributes such as the shape and transforming function of garments.
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