Pierre Balmain

Pierre Balmain
Born(1914-05-18)18 May 1914
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Savoie
Died29 June 1982(1982-06-29) (aged 68)
Neuilly-sur-Seine, France
Known forFashion Design
AwardsOfficier of the Legion of Honour
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Grand Vermeil, Medal of the City of Paris
A 1955 Gown
The Balmain Suit
Thailand's Queen Sirikit in Balmain, The Hague 1960
A Replica of Balmain's Angel Dress
Josephine Baker in Balmain for her 1964 Revue

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. He was one of the Big Four of 1950s haute couture, the others being Christian Dior, Jacques Fath and Jean Dessès.

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