'Asunción Bastida. Barcelona i l'alta costura' Exhibition
4 November 2026 – 14 March 2027 · 10:00
Disseny Hub Barcelona, el Parc i la Llacuna del Poblenou, Sant Martí
DHub presents an exhibition devoted to Asunción Bastida Pibernat (Barcelona, 1902 – L'Espluga de Francolí, 1995), a key figure in 20th-century fashion and the only woman who was part of the leading core of Spanish haute couture. The exhibition traces her career and reclaims her place in the history of design and fashion. With great determination and a clear business vision, Bastida began her career in Barcelona in 1925. In the 1930s she consolidated her couture house and, after the Civil War, resumed her work until her label became a benchmark of haute couture, with a presence in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid and Seville. She presented collections internationally in Brussels, Venice, Cairo and New York. Her international prestige grew when Christian Dior authorised her to reproduce and sign some of his designs. Also a pioneer in renewing the sector, she launched boutique lines and prêt-à-porter collections. Her work stands out for the elegance of its line, the innovative use of materials such as cotton and linen, Modernisme-inspired embroidery and references to traditional dress. The exhibition brings together textile pieces, period photographs, original drawings and fashion…
Source: Ajuntament de Barcelona · checked on 2 November 2026