Balenciaga

In 1919, Spanish Basque fashion designer Cristòbal Balenciaga first started the Balenciaga fashion house as a small boutique in San Sebastián, Spain. The designer had a reputation from the start for having high, and unwavering, standards. It was this commitment to impeccable design that elevated the Balenciaga name among his contemporaries. This steadfast attention to detail coupled with the founder’s forward-thinking approach to designs would both become hallmarks of the Balenciaga fashion house. As the company expanded, Balenciaga boutiques were opened in Santiago, Madrid, and Barcelona. The Balenciaga reputation had grown so much that the Spanish Royal Family began to wear the company’s designs. However, with the outbreak of the Spanish Civil War, Cristòbal was forced to close his stores in Spain. He moved to Paris shortly afterward. In Paris, Balenciaga opened a store on the posh Avenue George V. It was 1937, and the designer had his first runway show, which was steeped in references to the Spanish Renaissance. The collection was an overnight success, with the French Press raving about the new designer who had just recently arrived from Spain. They called Balenciaga’s designs revolutionary, with public demand increasing as a result. One of the popular Balenciaga creations of this time was the brand’s signature “square coat,” in which the coat’s sleeves were cut along with the yoke. During the post-War years, Balenciaga’s designs had cleaner, more defined lines — in stark contrast to the feminine hourglass shapes presented by Christian Dior and other designers of the time. The shapes created by Balenciaga enabled him to play with the design and its relation to a woman’s natural body shape — for example, a waistline would be dropped below or placed above a woman’s natural waistline, adding visual interest and creating an ever-changing silhouette. By the 1950s, Balenciaga would turn the traditional hourglass shape on its ear by playing with more modern shapes. His innovative designs spawned creations like the tunic dress (1951), the balloon jacket (1953), the baby doll dress, (1957), the cocoon dress (1957), the balloon skirt (1957), and the sack dress (1957). By 1959, Balenciaga would finish off the decade with his creation of the empire line, an elevated waistline used on Balenciaga dresses and coats. This new cut would further modernize women’s fashion just in time for the new era. The Balenciaga designs of the 1960s incorporated a lot of embroidery work and heavy fabrics. The brand became known for their heavy collar design that accentuated the collarbone, giving the wearer a long-necked and “swan-like” appearance. This design also included shortened cuffs and sleeves. By the mid-1980s, luxury perfume and toiletries manufacturer Jacques Bogart S.A. purchased Balenciaga and released a new ready-to-wear line called “Le Dix.” Designed by French designer Michel Goma, the new Balenciaga line received mixed reviews. Goma would continue designing for Balenciaga for five more years. In 1992, Goma’s successor, Dutch designer Josephus Thimister, would join the ranks of the company and would be responsible for reversing the brand’s increasingly irrelevant status in the fashion world, turning it into one of the most powerful fashion houses of the time. The young French designer Nicolas Ghesquière would join Balenciaga as license designer around this same time as Thimister. Ghesquière was promoted to head designer of the fashion house not long after, in 1997. He remained in this position until 2012, when the company announced that American fashion designer Alexander Wang would take over the role as Balenciaga’s new creative director. The young designer released his debut collection for the brand at Paris Fashion Week in February of 2013; the line was celebrated for its unusual materials and its intricate craftsmanship. Today, the Balenciaga name continues to be associated with a classy, yet avant-garde approach to fashion. In particular, Balenciaga handbags, with their super sleek design, have been at the forefront of the brand’s success in recent years.
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BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City Black

Balenciaga

Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City Black

Condition: Very Good

$885

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Sweet PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Sweet Pink

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Sweet Pink

Condition: Very Good

$1,250

BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Black

Balenciaga

Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Black

Condition: Excellent

$950

BALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 40 Beige BlackBALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 40 Beige Black

Balenciaga

Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 40 Beige Black

Condition: Very Good

$650

BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware S City BlackBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware S City Black

Balenciaga

Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware S City Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,970

BALENCIAGA Denim Crystal Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag BlueBALENCIAGA Denim Crystal Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Blue

Balenciaga

Denim Crystal Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Blue

Condition: Very Good

$1,950

BALENCIAGA Neoprene Knit Mens Speed Sneakers 44 Black WhiteBALENCIAGA Neoprene Knit Mens Speed Sneakers 44 Black White

Balenciaga

Neoprene Knit Mens Speed Sneakers 44 Black White

Condition: Excellent

$450

BALENCIAGA Brushed Calfskin Ceinture Ankle Boots 38.5 BlackBALENCIAGA Brushed Calfskin Ceinture Ankle Boots 38.5 Black

Balenciaga

Brushed Calfskin Ceinture Ankle Boots 38.5 Black

Condition: Excellent

$725

BALENCIAGA Mesh Nylon Mens Track Sneakers 42 White BlackBALENCIAGA Mesh Nylon Mens Track Sneakers 42 White Black

Balenciaga

Mesh Nylon Mens Track Sneakers 42 White Black

Condition: Excellent

$675

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware S City Logo Strap Black WhiteBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware S City Logo Strap Black White

Balenciaga

Agneau Classic Hardware S City Logo Strap Black White

Condition: Excellent

$1,385

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu MineralBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Mineral

Balenciaga

Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Mineral

Condition: Very Good

$735

BALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

Balenciaga

Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,480

BALENCIAGA Veau Papier B4 Zip Around Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Veau Papier B4 Zip Around Tote Black

Balenciaga

Veau Papier B4 Zip Around Tote Black

Condition: Very Good

$725

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware Mini City BurgundyBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware Mini City Burgundy

Balenciaga

Agneau Classic Gold Hardware Mini City Burgundy

Condition: Excellent

$1,300

BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware S City Rouge CardinalBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware S City Rouge Cardinal

Balenciaga

Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware S City Rouge Cardinal

Condition: Very Good

$850

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Black

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,920

BALENCIAGA Crushed Velvet Souvenir XS Belt Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Crushed Velvet Souvenir XS Belt Bag Black

Balenciaga

Crushed Velvet Souvenir XS Belt Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,035

BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Black

Balenciaga

Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,345

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo YellowBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Yellow

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Yellow

Condition: Excellent

$1,345

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole XS Flap Crossbody BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole XS Flap Crossbody Black

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Le Cagole XS Flap Crossbody Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,650

BALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Large Zip Pouch Acid PinkBALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Large Zip Pouch Acid Pink

Balenciaga

Calfskin Logo Large Zip Pouch Acid Pink

Condition: Very Good

$440

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Small Pouch RedBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Small Pouch Red

Balenciaga

Agneau Classic Hardware Small Pouch Red

Condition: Very Good

$235

BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Black

Balenciaga

Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,090

BALENCIAGA Veau Papier A4 Zip Around Tote RedBALENCIAGA Veau Papier A4 Zip Around Tote Red

Balenciaga

Veau Papier A4 Zip Around Tote Red

Condition: Very Good

$440

BALENCIAGA Nylon XL Explorer Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Nylon XL Explorer Tote Black

Balenciaga

Nylon XL Explorer Tote Black

Condition: Excellent

$885

BALENCIAGA Shiny Day Calfskin XS Triangle Square Bag PinkBALENCIAGA Shiny Day Calfskin XS Triangle Square Bag Pink

Balenciaga

Shiny Day Calfskin XS Triangle Square Bag Pink

Condition: Excellent

$825

BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin XXS Ville Top Handle Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin XXS Ville Top Handle Bag Black

Balenciaga

Grained Calfskin XXS Ville Top Handle Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,140

BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

Balenciaga

Grained Calfskin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,275

BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware City Bleu ObscurBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware City Bleu Obscur

Balenciaga

Agneau Giant 12 Silver Hardware City Bleu Obscur

Condition: Very Good

$850

BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware Bum Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware Bum Bag Black

Balenciaga

Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware Bum Bag Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,035

BALENCIAGA Textured Sport Nylon Logo Wheel Belt Bag Acid PinkBALENCIAGA Textured Sport Nylon Logo Wheel Belt Bag Acid Pink

Balenciaga

Textured Sport Nylon Logo Wheel Belt Bag Acid Pink

Condition: Very Good

$670

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Mini Le Cagole Heart Bag Sweet PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Mini Le Cagole Heart Bag Sweet Pink

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Mini Le Cagole Heart Bag Sweet Pink

Condition: Excellent

$850

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Mini Le Cagole Heart Bag Sweet PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Mini Le Cagole Heart Bag Sweet Pink

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Mini Le Cagole Heart Bag Sweet Pink

Condition: Excellent

$850

BALENCIAGA Patent Logo Shopping Tote XXS BlackBALENCIAGA Patent Logo Shopping Tote XXS Black

Balenciaga

Patent Logo Shopping Tote XXS Black

Condition: Very Good

$450

BALENCIAGA Peach Calfskin Small BB Soft Flap Bag Sweet PinkBALENCIAGA Peach Calfskin Small BB Soft Flap Bag Sweet Pink

Balenciaga

Peach Calfskin Small BB Soft Flap Bag Sweet Pink

Condition: Excellent

$1,250

BALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware City Violet PruneBALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware City Violet Prune

Balenciaga

Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware City Violet Prune

Condition: Excellent

$1,280

BALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Pochette Crossbody Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Pochette Crossbody Bag Black

Balenciaga

Cotton Canvas Pochette Crossbody Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$410

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS LilacBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Lilac

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Lilac

Condition: Very Good

$1,035

BALENCIAGA Denim Embellished Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Denim Embellished Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

Balenciaga

Denim Embellished Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,865

BALENCIAGA X THE SIMPSONS Calfskin Logo Zip Pouch BlackBALENCIAGA X THE SIMPSONS Calfskin Logo Zip Pouch Black

Balenciaga

X THE SIMPSONS Calfskin Logo Zip Pouch Black

Condition: Excellent

$470

BALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Velo BlackBALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Velo Black

Balenciaga

Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Velo Black

Condition: Excellent

$1,300

BALENCIAGA Peach Calfskin Small BB Soft Flap Bag Sweet PinkBALENCIAGA Peach Calfskin Small BB Soft Flap Bag Sweet Pink

Balenciaga

Peach Calfskin Small BB Soft Flap Bag Sweet Pink

Condition: Excellent

$1,360

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Mini Purse With Chain LilacBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Mini Purse With Chain Lilac

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Le Cagole Mini Purse With Chain Lilac

Condition: Very Good

$750

BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Mini City Rose JaipurBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Mini City Rose Jaipur

Balenciaga

Agneau Classic Hardware Mini City Rose Jaipur

Condition: Very Good

$635

BALENCIAGA Crocodile City BlackBALENCIAGA Crocodile City Black

Balenciaga

Crocodile City Black

Condition: Very Good

$6,595

BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 70mm Slingback Pumps 38 BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 70mm Slingback Pumps 38 Black

Balenciaga

Agneau Arena Cagole 70mm Slingback Pumps 38 Black

Condition: Giftable

$570

BALENCIAGA Paper Calfskin Large Crush Sling Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Paper Calfskin Large Crush Sling Bag Black

Balenciaga

Paper Calfskin Large Crush Sling Bag Black

Condition: Very Good

$2,595

BALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Velo BlackBALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Velo Black

Balenciaga

Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Velo Black

Condition: Very Good

$1,340

BALENCIAGA Agneau S Bazar Shopper Tote Bleu White BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau S Bazar Shopper Tote Bleu White Black

Balenciaga

Agneau S Bazar Shopper Tote Bleu White Black

Condition: Very Good

$515

BALENCIAGA Mesh Nylon Womens Track Hike Sneakers 39 Full BeigeBALENCIAGA Mesh Nylon Womens Track Hike Sneakers 39 Full Beige

Balenciaga

Mesh Nylon Womens Track Hike Sneakers 39 Full Beige

Condition: Excellent

$515$490

BALENCIAGA Denim Crystal Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag BlueBALENCIAGA Denim Crystal Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Blue

Balenciaga

Denim Crystal Small Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Blue

Condition: Very Good

$1,840$1,750

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