Balenciaga mentored designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Andre Courreges, Emanuel Ungaro, and Givenchy. At one point in time, de la Renta worked as a fashion illustrator but it was Givenchy that was his shining star.
Givenchy shaped his aesthetic with the help of Spanish couturier, Cristobal Balenciaga. His mentorship helped him build his vision as a couturier.
Now, let us understand the influence Balenciaga had on the fashion industry, and then his influence on Givenchy.