Conferences

25 FEB 18:00

CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA: “THE MASTER OF US ALL”

Speaker: Sonsoles Diez de Rivera y de Icaza | Fundación Cristóbal Balenciaga

The true story of Cristóbal Balenciaga as told by his personal friend and client Sonsoles Diez de Rivera, the person who has done most for the conservation and dissemination of his work.

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26 FEB 18:00

IMAGINARY CONVERSATIONS: A dialogue between Balenciaga and Shoes from Spain

Speakers: Lydia García (Colección López Trabado) e Imanol Martínez (FICE)

An imaginary dialogue between Cristóbal Balenciaga and the footwear industry that highlights the shared values of quality, craftsmanship, tradition, excellence and innovation.

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27 FEB 18:00

CRISTÓBAL BALENCIAGA’S LEGACY IN FASHION HIGHER EDUCATION AND CONTEMPORARY FASHION

Speaker: Elisa Palomino, Education Advisor at Cristóbal Balenciaga Museum

Analysis of the legacy of Cristóbal Balenciaga and his influence on current fashion and presentation of the educational programmes of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation.

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28 FEB 18:00

SPAIN: A land of inspiration for Fashion and Art

Speaker: Eloy Martínez de la Pera, Art and Fashion Exhibitions Curator, in particular ‘Balenciaga and Spanish Painting’.

Sources of inspiration for Cristóbal Balenciaga. Spain, art and its people.

A journey through the elements that fueled his creativity and defined his unmistakable style, connecting fashion with the art the tradition of a unique country.

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Complementary Exhibit

19 FEB - 04 MAR

A Photographic Preview

On the occasion of the exhibition ‘Cristóbal Balenciaga | Shoes from Spain Tribute’, a careful selection of original magazines from the 40s, 50s and 60s, documenting the work of Cristóbal Balenciaga, is presented at the Palazzo Cordusio Gran Meliá Hotel from 19 February to 2 March. Additionally, guests will be offered the opportunity to try ESSENCE, the new cocktail inspired by the life of Cristóbal Balenciaga.

A small exhibition pill that celebrates the international relevance of the master through the eyes of the best photographers and the best fashion magazines of the time, offering a deeper understanding of a key aspect of the fashion industry: the press.

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Cristóbal Balenciaga: Spain through his vision

Discover the guide to Spain through the eyes of Cristóbal Balenciaga, created by the Spanish Ministry of Tourism in Milan.

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