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UK LGBT EVENTS - V&A Museum: Balenciaga – Shaping Fashion (until 18 February 2018)
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V&A Museum: Balenciaga – Shaping Fashion (until 18 February 2018)

This exhibition examines the work and legacy of influential Spanish couturier Cristbal Balenciaga, with over 100 pieces crafted by the master of couture, his protges and contemporary fashion designers working in the same innovative tradition. EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS Silk taffeta evening dress, Cristóbal Balenciaga, 1955, Paris, France. Museum no. T.427-1967. Victoria and Albert Museum, London Alberta Tiburzi in 'envelope' dress by Cristbal Balenciaga. Photograph by Hiro Wakabayashi for Harper's Bazaar, June 1967. Hiro 1967 Wild silk evening dress (detail), Cristóbal Balenciaga with embroidery by Lesage, 1960 2, Paris, France. Museum no. T.27-1974. Victoria and Albert Museum, London Exhibitions are free for Members

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