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The Golden Age of Couture: Balenciaga Suits
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For the well-dressed woman in the late 1940s and early 50s, the tailored suit was a staple of elegant day-wear. In Paris, none had a greater reputation for making tailored suits than the Spanish-born couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga. Percy Savage, the Australian born press-officer for the fashion house of Lanvin during the 50s, explains what it was that set Balenciaga apart.

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Channel: Victoria & Albert Museum - Art, Design, Culture
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Duration: 3:47
Publication Date: 457 days ago

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