The boy Cristóbal dressed his cat with his early creations and threaded the needles of his mother, a seamstress from San Sebastian's high society in her native Getaria. Talented, he evolved and with the methodology of a technician he became a fashion engineer. Empathetic, he was aware that his creations should frame the woman, never mask her. His New Look, emphasizing the silhouette, highlighting the waist and hips, was a milestone.
Conductor of contemporary trends, repeatedly copied and even plagiarized throughout the world, the King of Couture dressed the best of European nobility and society, as well as glittering Hollywood stars. After 50 years of activity, he retired in July 1968 before the threatening arrival of prêt-à-porter.
