Rare Footage of Balenciaga's Golden Age Revealed

A new photography book, Balenciaga - Kublin, from Thames & Hudson offers reveals the creative synergy between two iconic figures of 20th-century fashion: legendary haute couture designer Cristóbal Balenciaga and pioneering fashion photographer Tom Kublin. Comprised of over 140 photographs and film stills, the tome documents a defining era in fashion history, showcasing the brilliance of Balenciaga’s postwar collections through Kublin’s lens.

As one of the atelier's trusted collaborators Kublin was given unprecedented access, resulting in an intimate look at the maison's salon presentations, editorials, and films. While stills can be appreciated through the pages, SHOWstudio is celebrating the visionary's inimitable career by exclusively premiering a selection of films. These rarely-seen works capture reveal the close relationship between Balenciaga and Kublin, offering viewers a deeper understanding of both their contribution to fashion and visual storytelling.

While the master couturier's influential designs take centre stage on the glossy pages, at the heart of the book is the story of Kublin and his equally influential career. It’s the photographers daughter Maria Kublin who opens the book followed by a biography tracing his career by fashion curator and historian Ana Balda. Charting Kublin’s rise as an avant-garde pioneer to when he first started his longstanding creative collaborations with Balenciaga.

Balenciaga - Kublin is more than a book; it's comprehensive view on one of the era's great creative partnerships. This stunning visual record captures the essence of two creative visionaries whose legacies continue to shape the fashion world today. It's in the post-war decades that Balenciaga saw a golden age of his couture career. We're lucky Kublin was there to capture it all.

Discover more about Balenciaga - Kublin at ThamesandHudson.com