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DeutschMichel Goma
Michel Goma | |
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| Born | 12 March 1932 Moncrabeau, Lot-et-Garonne, France |
| Died | 18 April 2022 (aged 90) |
| Occupation | Fashion designer |
Michel Goma (12 March 1932[1] – 18 April 2022) was a French fashion designer who was the creative director of Balenciaga from 1987 to 1992, after the label was relaunched following a 19-year closure.[2][3]
Early life
[edit]Goma was born on 12 March 1932 in Moncrabeau, Lot-et-Garonne.[4] He studied at the Ecole de la Chambre Syndicale de la Couture Parisienne.
Career
[edit]Goma began his career working for Jean Patou. In the early 1960s, Goma launched his own label.[5]
From 1963 to 1974, Goma was the artistic director at Jean Patou, and revitalized the brand by incorporating bold geometric patterns and bright colours, appealing to a younger audience. His contributions helped establish Patou as a major force in the fashion world. Goma's work during this period is regarded as some of the most influential in the history of French fashion.[6]
In 1987, Goma was appointed as the artistic director of Balenciaga. He modernized the brand's image by introducing sleek, minimalist designs while staying true to its heritage. His collections during this period were met with critical acclaim and helped Balenciaga regain its status.[7][8]
After leaving Balenciaga in 1992, Goma continued to work as a freelance designer and consultant.
Goma died in 2022.[9]
References
[edit]- ^ Who's who in France. 2003. ISBN 9782857840428.
- ^ "Lot-et-Garonne : Michel Goma, couturier célèbre et enfant du pays, s'est éteint". La Depeche. 19 April 2022. Retrieved 12 September 2024.
- ^ Moss, Hilary (31 January 2013). "Balenciaga's History of Dressing Fat Women". The Cut. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ "Michel Goma". Getty Images. Retrieved 22 June 2020.
- ^ FR, FashionNetwork com. "Le couturier Michel Goma est mort". FashionNetwork.com (in French). Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ "The story of the century-old Fashion House - Patou.com". Patou. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ Koski, Jina Park,Lorna (7 October 2015). "Looking Back at Balenciaga's Storied Past". WWD. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "A short history of Balenciaga". Fashion Quarterly. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
- ^ UK, FashionNetwork com. "French couturier Michel Goma dies". FashionNetwork.com. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
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