See Also: Balmain, Pierre (-Alexandre-Claudius)(encyclopedia)
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charbroil (iou) and Balmain, Pierre (-Alexandre-Claudius) (sh)


charbroil (iou)



charbroil verb trans. Orig. US. M20.
[from CHARCOAL noun + BROIL verb1.]
Grill (meat etc.) on a rack over charcoal.

Balmain, Pierre (-Alexandre-Claudius) (sh)




born May 18, 1914, Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne, Fr.
died June 29, 1982, Paris

French Fashion designer.

He gave up architectural studies to become a designer in 1934. He worked briefly with Christian Dior, who became his rival after World War II. Balmain's designs, particularly for evening wear, were characterized by superb quality and a combination of femininity and imposing elegance; his clients included Film stars and royalty. He later opened branches in New York City and Caracas and expanded into perfume and accessories.