Quick facts
At a Glance
Birthday
May 18, 1914
Age
112
Birth sign
Taurus
Nationality
France
Known for
Fashion designer
Professions
Grand Couturier, Costume Designer, Fashion Designer
Profile Overview
Pierre Alexandre Claudius Balmain was a French fashion designer and founder of leading post-war fashion house Balmain. Known for sophistication and elegance, he described the art of dressmaking as "the architecture of movement".