Current Spanish fashion would not be the same without the image of Spanish designers Elio Berhanier, whose real name was Elio Berenguer Ubeda, and who with other sewing masters viz Partegaz And Balenciagahas taken our country’s fashion to the top. A visionary of trends until his departure, he became the most referenced, first for haute couture and later for Spanish prêt à porter.
Where was Andalusian designer Elio Berhania born?
Eloio was born CordovaFebruary 20, 1929 and although he initially thought of devoting himself to architecture, his artistic spirit led him to decide on the world of fashion. He spent his childhood in post-war Andalusia, first in his birthplace of Córdoba, but after his father’s execution he moved to Seville where he lived with some relatives. Elio, who was working in his uncle’s dairy, started making his first sketches with one of his cousins and decided to move to Madrid in search of his dream when he was 17.
Who were Elio Berhanyer’s most famous clients?
Berhania began her career as a theater costume designer. From the stage, he jumped into fashion, opening his own studios in Madrid and Barcelona in the 1960s. Eight years later he launched his first men’s line and in the 70s he began ready-to-wear, eventually having more than 200 boutiques in Spain alone.
In the 70s, Berhania designed clothing for Iberia flight attendants and even uniforms for flight attendants. 1982 World Cup. Ava Gardner, Lucia Bosse, Nati Mistral And Queen Sofia herself, is an example of the lucky ones who wore some of his more than 30,000 creations, which he produced in a career spanning more than 50 years. His talent was recognized internationally such as through awards Cadillac House Prize As designer of the year in New York, OR Campioni Award in Italy which he found together with Courages and Pierre Cardin.
Cibeles Catwalk is one of the most anticipated
This is regular Fashion Week Madrid (whose current name is known Siebels Footbridge), their parade was the most anticipated. The first time this catwalk took place was in 1994 and it was season after season, until September 2010. The last collection on the catwalk was the spring-summer 2011 collection in September 2010 (that year, the crisis made him have to close his workshop). However, in August 2012, not forgetting his iconic suits, a very special show was held featuring a retrospective of his work with models wearing more steamy pieces with their incredible architectural touch. A well-deserved recognition for five decades dedicated to fashion and which she closed by handing out roses to the guests sitting in this front row in Madrid.
Married and father of two children
Always dressed in white or black, mainly with caftans and tunics, Elio, who also regularly wore a kippah which he claimed paid homage to the three monotheistic religions that coexisted in medieval Spain, was married to a late Colombian. Mercedes Loterowith whom he had two children, Juan Carlos And Pablo Elio Francisco.
Honorary Doctorate from Harvard University
In the field of teaching, his career has not gone unnoticed, as it is Honorary Doctorate from Harvard University and a chair holder with his name, between Center for Textile Technology (CITTA). We can also fail to mention the exhibition ‘Elio Berhanyer, 50 years of fashion’ organized by the Madrid Costume Museum in 2008.
When did Elio Berhania die?
Almost 90 years old, Elio Berhania died at his residence in Madrid on January 24, 2019, leaving the world of fashion in a bit of a dark mood and his followers, who included his muse and friends. Alejandra de Rojas A complete orphan. His burning chapel was established Madrid Costume Museum Through which dozens of personalities passed by to pay their special respects.
