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The famed house of Balenciaga is way more than just the brains behind the ultra-trendy motorcycle bags that almost all celebs such as Christina Aguilera have carried. Balenciaga Paris, $55, by Pamela Golbin, attempts to delve further into the history of the label through photos (200 of 280 are in color!), press cuttings, sketches and other archival material. The book covers two main periods: Read more
Most shows wouldn't be able to top collapsing benches, which in turn led to collapsing editors, but such a small snafu couldn't deter the magnificence seen on Balenciaga's Spring runway showing. Staying true to the brand's signature style, Nicolas Ghesquière showed dramatic structure, volume, and space-age fabrics. “I don’t know if oversize is the right term for that type of construction,” Read more
