The Museum of Costume presents 'Basaldúa, el traje de novia,' celebrating four decades of Chus Basaldúa's bridal fashion firm. This retrospective explores her significant influence on Spanish haute couture. Discover a curated selection of representative dresses, original sketches, and historical fabrics. Gain insights into the evolution of modern bridal wear and the designer's exclusive atelier.
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This retrospective exhibition celebrates the 40th anniversary of Chus Basaldúa's bridal fashion firm, showcasing four decades of her influential work. Visitors can explore iconic wedding dresses, sketches, personal items, and fabrics, highlighting the evolution of modern bridal wear.
The Museum of Costume celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Chus Basaldúa bridal fashion firm with a retrospective exhibition exploring the history and influence of one of Spain's most significant designers in bridal wear. The exhibition traces Chus Basaldúa's career from her beginnings in 1971, presenting a journey through four decades of her creations. The display features a selection of twenty-four representative dresses, including those worn by notable figures such as Paloma Cuevas and Princess Nora of Liechtenstein. In addition to the dresses, the exhibition includes sketches, personal objects, photographs, and fabrics, offering insight into the atelier's exclusive world. Pieces from the designer's Spring/Summer 2011 collection, characterized by seemingly simple patterns, soft fabrics, and spectacular, ethereal designs, are also showcased. The exhibition is further enriched by items from the designer's private collection, such as mantillas, headpieces, and combs from the 19th and 20th centuries, many of which are on public display for the first time. Approximately one hundred objects in total illustrate the brand's trajectory and the secrets of Chus Basaldúa's haute couture bridal atelier.
The page does not provide specific ticketing information for this exhibition, but it is listed as part of the Museum of Costume's temporary exhibitions.
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