Pierre Balmain
Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain (French pronunciation: [pjɛʁ balmɛ̃]; 18 May 1914 – 29 June 1982) was a French fashion designer and founder of leading post-war fashion house Balmain. Known for sophistication and elegance, he described the art of dressmaking as "the architecture of movement".
Pierre Balmain | |
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Balmain photographed by Carl Van Vechten, 1947 | |
| Born | Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain 18 May 1914 Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Savoie, France |
| Died | 29 June 1982 (aged 68) Paris, France |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
| Known for | Founder of Balmain fashion house |
| Notable credit(s) | Neiman Marcus Fashion Award, 1955; Chevalier of the Légion d’Honneur, 1962; knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, 1963; Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Costume Design winner |
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