Balenciaga Inspired One Seam Coat

In 2017, the Victoria and Albert Museum presented a collection of Cristobal Balenciaga’s garments in an exhibit titled Shaping Fashion. The museum shared a pattern that showed how to create a Balenciaga-inspired one seam coat. The simple origami-like cutting and shaping of the fabric is similar to a Japanese kimono. Japonism was a design movement that influenced many couturiers including Balenciaga. He created several variations of this cleverly designed coat and is famous for his abstract and voluminous designs. Bring 2 yards of 52″ – 60″ wide fabric, or you can even bring an old blanket or quilt. You will cut, fold and stitch a unique coat inspired by Balenciaga.