Cristóbal Balenciaga is a drama series that shows how the titular Spanish design maestro defied social conventions to revolutionise the world of fashion.
Balenciaga is now a household name in the fashion industry, but the wold famous designer actually rose from humble origins to become a global icon. It stars Alberto San Juan as the Spanish fashionista who defied his social status as the son of a seamstress and a fisherman and made his name by going toe-to-toe with fashion greats such as Chanel, Dior and Givency. Game of Thrones and The Tower star Gemma Whelan also stars as Times journalist Prudence Glynn.
