China Silk Museum’s annual exhibition: Balenciaga: Shaping Fashion originally scheduled to take place on 14 March will be postponed to 4 September.

Collections from the V&A, Hangzhou is the last stop of world’s exhibition of Balenciaga, which is to explore the work and legacy of the Spanish couturier, showcasing 102 garments and hats crafted by Balenciaga from the 1950s and 1960s.

Evening dress, Silk organza, with embroidery by Lesage, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Paris, 1960 ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Evening dress, Satin, with embroidery of silk and gold paillettes by Rébé, Cristóbal Balenciaga, Paris, 1955 ©Victoria and Albert Museum, London

The other part of the exhibition explores the lasting impact of Cristóbal Balenciaga, tracing his influence through the work of over 30 fashion designers including Issey Miyake, Alexander McQueen, Saint Laurent and other worldwide designers.