Cristóbal Balenciaga
A chronicle of the rise of designer Cristóbal Balenciaga from humble origins to fashion icon.
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Cast:Alberto San Juan , Adam Quintero , Emeline Bayart , Gemma Whelan , Thomas Coumans , Claude Perron , Camille Glémet , Anouk Grinberg , Iñake Irastorza , Nine d'Urso , Josean Bengoetxea , Cecilia Solaguren , Ana Pastor , Dominique Gonzalez , Sara Niño , Jon Ander Alonso , Gorka Cintero , Gabrielle Lazure
S1.E1 ∙ Cuestión de estilo
Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.
S1.E2 ∙ La ocupación
In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
S1.E3 ∙ Un rival para Balenciaga
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's "New Look".
S1.E4 ∙ Réplicas
Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the "midi" line.
S1.E5 ∙ Vestir a una reina
Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
S1.E6 ∙ Balenciaga soy yo
Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.
