The publication of this book coincides with an exceptional exhibition that brings together creations from three of the greatest designers of our time―Cristóbal Balenciaga, Philippe Venet, and Hubert de Givenchy―at the Château de Haroué, the sumptuous eighteenth-century palace built by the Princes of Beauvau-Craon. The collection of evening dresses, presented in this architectural jewel and paragon of art de vivre showcases Hubert de Givenchy’s passion for elegance and the heritage of France. The extraordinary gowns were selected by Hubert de Givenchy, President of the Cristóbal Balenciaga Foundation, along with Philippe Venet, and the Princess of Beauvau-Craon.