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tsar nicolas.(Nicolas Ghesquiere)
If he were a painter, Nicolas Ghesquiere would be Jackson Pollock: The revelation behind
his latest collection reminds me of the satori moment in 1947 when Pollock, after struggling for many years, in a flash discovered his drip method of painting, discovered his genius. Ghesquiere, likewise, had been working at Balenciaga for years in denial, almost in disdain, of its incredible archives. But now-eureka!-he has embraced the great house's history, with
brilliant results.
"I confess, I am just discovering the real meaning of Balenciaga," he told me, sitting next to a cozy fire in the Paris Ritz,
days after the fall show.
Once upon a time, Cristobal Balenciaga was the most important couturier in that rara avis world, and Ghesquiere is again scaling those perilous heights. Bill Cunningham of The New York Times went to many Balenciaga openings back in the day: "New York society women reinterpreted Balenciaga clothes back then," Cunningham says, "especially the day looks, and what they cared for was the fit. It was all about the fit."
Ghesquiere is all about the fit, too. He borrowed the round, roll-
- Parisian G-Force Takes New York.(Nicolas Ghesquiere shows off his collection)
- Magazine article from: WWD February 14, 2003 700+ words
...it looked great! Nicolas Ghesquiere hit town for the...energy and detail New York seldom sees outside...dream de la mode. NEW YORK - Nicolas Ghesquiere's days as a fashion...surprise that his first New York flagship for Balenciaga...
- Balenciaga picks site for New York flagship.(Nicolas Ghesquiere, fashion...
- Magazine article from: WWD Wilson, Anamaria September 12, 2002 700+ words
NEW YORK--Nicolas Ghesquiere is not accustomed to bowing to convention--even when it comes...steps away from McQueen, will open later this month. Balenciaga's New York store will be the first to reflect Ghesquiere's retail design concept...
- THE FRANCO-AMERICAN MIX; IT WAS AN INTERNATIONAL MOMENT IN NEW YORK, AS PARIS'S...
- Magazine article from: WWD February 14, 2002 700+ words
Balenciaga: He was New York's big coup of the season. Nicolas Ghesquiere breezed into town on the wings of a lot of excitement...s a thrill to have him flaunt his brilliance on a New York stage. Narciso Rodriguez: People who don't work...
- GHESQUIERE MISSES NEW YORK'S BUZZ.(fashion designer Nicolas...
- Magazine article from: WWD Wilson, Eric April 27, 2004 700+ words
NEW YORK -- For a designer who...a kinetic soundtrack, Nicolas Ghesquiere has had something of a...After opening stores in New York and Paris last year...Balenciaga's runway shows in New York were always fairly modest...
- Shear Pleasure.(Nicolas Ghesquiere shows fall collection in New York)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: WWD February 14, 2003 700+ words
NEW YORK - Nicolas Ghesquiere came to town to show his fall collection for Balenciaga, bringing with him a tres Parisian joie de vivre and energy. These were...
- Fashion scoops: The Balenciaga tour...All in the family...Untied Knott.(Nicolas...
- Magazine article from: WWD April 23, 2004 700+ words
...Costume Institute benefit on Monday, Nicolas Ghesquiere is bringing a date whose latest act...could I expect from a short stay in New York?" he quipped. ALL IN THE FAMILY...free will." BLUE JEAN BABY: Barneys New York was like London abroad on Thursday afternoon...
- GUCCI GROUP ROLLS ON: ACQUIRES BALENCIAGA, SECURES GHESQUIERE.(designer Nicolas...
- Magazine article from: WWD Socha, Miles Costello, Brid July 9, 2001 700+ words
...power of designer Nicolas Ghesquiere into profits, Gucci...only to launch a Nicolas Ghesquiere fashion house. But...design talent, and Nicolas Ghesquiere is a star," he...stores such as Barneys New York, Neiman Marcus...
- NICOLAS GHESQUIERE: BACK TO THE FUTURE.(Brief Article)
- Magazine article from: WWD Socha, Miles February 19, 2004 700+ words
PARIS -- Nicolas Ghesquiere, one of the most forward...Balenciaga flagship in New York's Chelsea district...director at Barneys New York. "How cool is it that...If you're a fan of Nicolas Ghesquiere, the pieces he's...
- Back to the future: Nicolas Ghesquiere put Balenciaga back on the map--and on...
- Magazine article from: Harper's Bazaar Lindbergh, Peter October 1, 2005 700+ words
Nicolas Ghesquiere, just 34 years old, has been called "the boy...incredible luxury," says Julie Gilhart, Barneys New York vice president and fashion director. "Nicolas Ghesquiere is a very talented designer in his own right...
- GHESQUIERE PICKS N.Y.(Nicolas Ghesquiere to present fall collection)(Brief...
- Magazine article from: WWD Foley, Bridget January 7, 2002 700+ words
NEW YORK -- Score one for New York. Nicolas Ghesquiere will present his fall collection for Balenciaga here next...international designer prize and by VH-1 with their prize, and by New York in general," Ghesquiere said. "To come to New York to...