| Birthdate | January 21, 1895 |
| Birthplace | Guetaria, San Sebastian |
| Education | Studied needlework and dressmaking with the until 1910 |
| Career Highlights | 1915-21: Established tailoring business, with sponsorship of the Marquesa de Casa Torres San Sabastian |
| 1922-31: Founder, designer of Elsa Fashion House, Barcelona | |
| 1932-37: Founder, designer of Elsa Fashion House, Madrid | |
| 1937-40: Director of Maison Balenciaga , Paris | |
| 1945-68: Director of Maison Balenciaga, Paris | |
| 1948: Fragrances include le Dix | |
| 1955: Fragrances include Quadreille | |
| 1990: Fragrances include Pour Homme | |
| 1968: Couture house closed | |
| 1968-72: Retired to Madrid | |
| 1986: Jacques Bogart S.A. purchased Balenciaga Couture et Parfums | |
| 1987: Balenciaga ready-to-wear collection launched | |
| 1989: Reopening of Balenciaga stores launched | |
| Awards | Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur, named Commander of L’Ordre d’Isabelle-la-Catholique |
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