One of the exhibits on display - "Evening dress" by Cristˆubal Balenciaga. Balenciaga occasionally produced gowns that shared Dior's nostalgia for the grandeur of historical dress. Generally, however, his designs became increasingly abstract and restrained during the 1950s. (It is essential that the copyright-by-line of this artwork: ? V&A Images / Victoria and Albert Museum appear next to the image)   Close