Competition from prêt-à-porter and the poor quality of fabrics affect Balenciaga's sales.

Balenciaga is commissioned to design the wedding dress for Queen Fabiola of Belgium.

Cristóbal refines his style with semi-fitted suits and the “midi” line.

Balenciaga vs Dior: The king of haute couture in Paris feels challenged by Dior's “New Look.”

In 1940, Balenciaga brings Spanish fabrics to Paris in order to keep his Maison open.

Cristóbal Balenciaga faces a difficult beginning in Paris with his first haute couture collection.