Elio Berhanyer
Spanish fashion designer
Elio Berenguer Úbeda, known as Elio Berhanyer (20 February 1929 – 24 January 2019) was a Spanish fashion designer who gained several prizes in his career. His designs were worn by actresses such as Ava Gardner and Cyd Charisse and royals like Queen Sofía and Infanta Pilar.
Early life
Berhanyer was born in Córdoba, Andalusia on 20 February 1929. His father was executed by Nationalist faction at the beginning of the Spanish Civil War. He then moved with his aunt to Seville and later with his uncle, where together with his cousin started to draw the firsts designs. At the age of 17 moved to Madrid.
Career
In 1956, Berhanyer began working as a seamster. After four years of doing this, he opened up his own shop in the cities of Madrid and Barcelona. His name spread quickly and he quickly won the Cadillac House Award for being the best designer of the year. He had a collection that gained recognition in order to win this award.
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