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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    1. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Twiggy BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Twiggy Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware Twiggy Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $895

    2. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Crossbody Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Crossbody Bag Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Crossbody Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $895

    3. BALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Mini City BlackBALENCIAGA Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Mini City Black

      Balenciaga Chevre Silver Metallic Edge Hardware Mini City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,250

    4. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City PommierBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Pommier

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Pommier

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $895

    5. BALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Calfskin Navy Cabas XS Natural BlackBALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Calfskin Navy Cabas XS Natural Black

      Balenciaga Cotton Canvas Calfskin Navy Cabas XS Natural Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    6. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,650

    7. BALENCIAGA Arena Storico Classic Hardware Le City Mini BlackBALENCIAGA Arena Storico Classic Hardware Le City Mini Black

      Balenciaga Arena Storico Classic Hardware Le City Mini Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,050

    8. BALENCIAGA Recycled Casual Nylon Large Army Beltpack Dark GreenBALENCIAGA Recycled Casual Nylon Large Army Beltpack Dark Green

      Balenciaga Recycled Casual Nylon Large Army Beltpack Dark Green

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    9. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Candy PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Candy Pink

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Candy Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    10. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,450

    11. BALENCIAGA Denim BB Monogram Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag BlueBALENCIAGA Denim BB Monogram Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Blue

      Balenciaga Denim BB Monogram Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,175

    12. BALENCIAGA Washed Denim Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Denim PinkBALENCIAGA Washed Denim Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Denim Pink

      Balenciaga Washed Denim Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Denim Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    13. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Small Le City AlmondBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware Small Le City Almond

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware Small Le City Almond

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,750

    14. BALENCIAGA Shiny Sheepskin Oval BB Mule Sandals 36 BlackBALENCIAGA Shiny Sheepskin Oval BB Mule Sandals 36 Black

      Balenciaga Shiny Sheepskin Oval BB Mule Sandals 36 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $495

    15. BALENCIAGA Natural Smooth Calfskin Mini Rodeo Top Handle Handbag GreyBALENCIAGA Natural Smooth Calfskin Mini Rodeo Top Handle Handbag Grey

      Balenciaga Natural Smooth Calfskin Mini Rodeo Top Handle Handbag Grey

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $2,295

    16. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Bucket Bag Optic WhiteBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Bucket Bag Optic White

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Small Le Cagole Bucket Bag Optic White

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,195

    17. BALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Mens X-Pander Sneakers 40 WhiteBALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Mens X-Pander Sneakers 40 White

      Balenciaga Mesh Rubber Mens X-Pander Sneakers 40 White

      Condition: Excellent

      $550

    18. BALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Mens Track Sneakers 41 Acid LimeBALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Mens Track Sneakers 41 Acid Lime

      Balenciaga Mesh Rubber Mens Track Sneakers 41 Acid Lime

      Condition: Excellent

      $450

    19. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Trooper Derby Loafers 38 BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin Trooper Derby Loafers 38 Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin Trooper Derby Loafers 38 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $495

    20. BALENCIAGA Soft Calfskin Flat Cosy BB Mule Slides 37.5 BlackBALENCIAGA Soft Calfskin Flat Cosy BB Mule Slides 37.5 Black

      Balenciaga Soft Calfskin Flat Cosy BB Mule Slides 37.5 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    21. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Sequin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS PinkBALENCIAGA Calfskin Sequin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Pink

      Balenciaga Calfskin Sequin Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,495

    22. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Chain Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Chain Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Chain Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    23. BALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Monocolor Womens Runner Sneakers 36 WhiteBALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Monocolor Womens Runner Sneakers 36 White

      Balenciaga Mesh Rubber Monocolor Womens Runner Sneakers 36 White

      Condition: Excellent

      $650

    24. BALENCIAGA Neoprene Rubber Thong Sandals 37 BlackBALENCIAGA Neoprene Rubber Thong Sandals 37 Black

      Balenciaga Neoprene Rubber Thong Sandals 37 Black

      Condition: Giftable

      $425

    25. BALENCIAGA Washed Denim BB Monogram Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS PinkBALENCIAGA Washed Denim BB Monogram Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Pink

      Balenciaga Washed Denim BB Monogram Hourglass Top Handle Bag XS Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,100

    26. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Town Rose JaipurBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Town Rose Jaipur

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Town Rose Jaipur

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    27. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 70mm Ankle Boots 37 BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 70mm Ankle Boots 37 Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Cagole 70mm Ankle Boots 37 Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $525

    28. BALENCIAGA Metallic Calfskin Downtown Chain Shoulder Bag XS SilverBALENCIAGA Metallic Calfskin Downtown Chain Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Balenciaga Metallic Calfskin Downtown Chain Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    29. BALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Clear Sole Mens Triple S Sneakers 42 GreenBALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Clear Sole Mens Triple S Sneakers 42 Green

      Balenciaga Fabric Mesh Clear Sole Mens Triple S Sneakers 42 Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $350

    30. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena XS Le Cagole Shoulder Bag MauveBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena XS Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Mauve

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena XS Le Cagole Shoulder Bag Mauve

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    31. BALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS SilverBALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Balenciaga Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    32. BALENCIAGA Patent Camden 160mm Platform Pumps 37 WhiteBALENCIAGA Patent Camden 160mm Platform Pumps 37 White

      Balenciaga Patent Camden 160mm Platform Pumps 37 White

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    33. BALENCIAGA Rubber Trooper Boots 37 GreyBALENCIAGA Rubber Trooper Boots 37 Grey

      Balenciaga Rubber Trooper Boots 37 Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    34. BALENCIAGA Patent Camden 160mm Platform Pumps 39 WhiteBALENCIAGA Patent Camden 160mm Platform Pumps 39 White

      Balenciaga Patent Camden 160mm Platform Pumps 39 White

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    35. BALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber X-Pander Sneakers 39 WhiteBALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber X-Pander Sneakers 39 White

      Balenciaga Mesh Rubber X-Pander Sneakers 39 White

      Condition: Excellent

      $575

    36. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Pink

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Fluo Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $895

    37. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,095

    38. BALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 37 WhiteBALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 37 White

      Balenciaga Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 37 White

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    39. BALENCIAGA Chevre Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hamilton Velo Gris CimentBALENCIAGA Chevre Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hamilton Velo Gris Ciment

      Balenciaga Chevre Giant 12 Gold Hardware Hamilton Velo Gris Ciment

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    40. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware Nano City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Gold Hardware Nano City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Gold Hardware Nano City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,295

    41. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin BB Round Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin BB Round Shoulder Bag Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin BB Round Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,195

    42. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Graffiti Neo Cagole Handbag XS Black WhiteBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Graffiti Neo Cagole Handbag XS Black White

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Graffiti Neo Cagole Handbag XS Black White

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    43. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Cash Wristlet Clutch Bag WhiteBALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Cash Wristlet Clutch Bag White

      Balenciaga Calfskin Logo Cash Wristlet Clutch Bag White

      Condition: Excellent

      $695

    44. BALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag Black

      Balenciaga Shiny Box Calfskin Hourglass Chain Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    45. BALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS SilverBALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Balenciaga Metallic Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Silver

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,250

    46. BALENCIAGA X CROCS Rubber Womens Pool Slides 41 Neon GreenBALENCIAGA X CROCS Rubber Womens Pool Slides 41 Neon Green

      Balenciaga X CROCS Rubber Womens Pool Slides 41 Neon Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $325

    47. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Kelly GreenBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Kelly Green

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Handbag XS Kelly Green

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,150

    48. 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: Shows Wear

      $595

    49. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Denim Babouche Mules 39BALENCIAGA Calfskin Denim Babouche Mules 39

      Balenciaga Calfskin Denim Babouche Mules 39

      Condition: New

      $325

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $975

    51. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Large Rodeo Top Handle Handbag BlackBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Large Rodeo Top Handle Handbag Black

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Large Rodeo Top Handle Handbag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $3,895

    52. BALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Tonal B Hourglass Chain Bag LiliacBALENCIAGA Shiny Box Calfskin Tonal B Hourglass Chain Bag Liliac

      Balenciaga Shiny Box Calfskin Tonal B Hourglass Chain Bag Liliac

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $600

    53. BALENCIAGA Smooth Nappa Logo Rise Wedge Sandals 36 BlackBALENCIAGA Smooth Nappa Logo Rise Wedge Sandals 36 Black

      Balenciaga Smooth Nappa Logo Rise Wedge Sandals 36 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $295

    54. BALENCIAGA Rubber Womens Logo Pool Slide Sandals 40 BlackBALENCIAGA Rubber Womens Logo Pool Slide Sandals 40 Black

      Balenciaga Rubber Womens Logo Pool Slide Sandals 40 Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $250

    55. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Medium Handbag WhiteBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Medium Handbag White

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Medium Handbag White

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    56. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Everyday Mini Wallet PinkBALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Everyday Mini Wallet Pink

      Balenciaga Calfskin Logo Everyday Mini Wallet Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $250

    57. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin XXS Ville Top Handle Bag White BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin XXS Ville Top Handle Bag White Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin XXS Ville Top Handle Bag White Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $650

    58. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Bleu LazuliBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Bleu Lazuli

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Mini City Bleu Lazuli

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    59. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena XXS Bazar Shopper Tote Rouge CardinalBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena XXS Bazar Shopper Tote Rouge Cardinal

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena XXS Bazar Shopper Tote Rouge Cardinal

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $395

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