S01E01 A Matter of Style
Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.
Cristóbal Balenciaga
S01E03: A Rival to Balenciaga
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
Overview
Cristóbal Balenciaga makes his debut as a designer in Paris, but the designs that set a trend in Spain don't work well in the sophisticated empire of fashion where Chanel, Dior, and Givenchy set the trends. Guided by his obsession with control in all aspects of his life, Balenciaga will define his style and end up becoming the greatest of all.
Episodes
S01E02 The Occupation
In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.
S01E03 A Rival to Balenciaga
Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”
S01E05 Dressing a Queen
Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.
S01E06 I Am Balenciaga
Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.
Cast
Alberto San Juan
Cristóbal Balenciaga
Thomas Coumans
Wladzio d'Attainville
Adam Quintero
Ramón Esparza
Josean Bengoetxea
Nicolás Bizkarrondo
Cecilia Solaguren
Virgilia Mendizabal
Gemma Whelan
Prudence Glynn
Anouk Grinberg
Coco Chanel
