Berhanyer
Elio (1931). Spanish designer. His given name his Eliseo Berenguer. Born in Cordova, he moved to Madrid at the age of 17 and ten years later began to work in the field of fashion. He is self-taught. In 1960 he presented his first Collection. In 1969 he launched his line, called Elio Berhanyer Vanguardia, with his perfumes Zarabanda and Elio’s. Their success allowed him to open a boutique in Madrid, and then one in Barcelona and, in 1983, one in Mexico City. He designed the uniforms for Iberian Airlines and for the croupiers in the Madrid casino.
At his 70th birthday, Elio is unanimously considered “el mas grande entre los grandes,” or the greatest among the greatest, of Spain, in the words of his colleague Juan Rufete.
He is given the task of organizing the Tribute to Manuel Pertegaz, which Spain will present the following year to the one who is considered, together with Balenciaga, a master.