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 Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Orange BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Orange Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Orange Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $795

    2. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Emo Bucket Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin Emo Bucket Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin Emo Bucket Bag XS Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $995

    3. BALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Town Rouge CardinalBALENCIAGA Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Town Rouge Cardinal

      Balenciaga Agneau Giant 12 Gold Hardware Town Rouge Cardinal

      Condition: Excellent

      $725

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Gold Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,150

    5. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Nuit Dark SeaBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Nuit Dark Sea

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Bleu Nuit Dark Sea

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    6. BALENCIAGA Faux Calfskin XXS Bistro Basket Black WhiteBALENCIAGA Faux Calfskin XXS Bistro Basket Black White

      Balenciaga Faux Calfskin XXS Bistro Basket Black White

      Condition: Excellent

      $550

    7. BALENCIAGA Nappa Calfskin Puffy Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Nappa Calfskin Puffy Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Black

      Balenciaga Nappa Calfskin Puffy Small Hourglass Top Handle Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,350

    8. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Silver Hardware Mini City BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Silver Hardware Mini City Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Silver Hardware Mini City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,295

    9. BALENCIAGA Crushed Calfskin Quilted Crush Small Tote Bag Light BlueBALENCIAGA Crushed Calfskin Quilted Crush Small Tote Bag Light Blue

      Balenciaga Crushed Calfskin Quilted Crush Small Tote Bag Light Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    10. BALENCIAGA Patent Faux Leather Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS BlackBALENCIAGA Patent Faux Leather Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Balenciaga Patent Faux Leather Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,050

    11. 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

      $1,195

    12. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Hourglass Card Holder BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin Hourglass Card Holder Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin Hourglass Card Holder Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $195

    13. BALENCIAGA Rubber Womens BB Pool Slide Sandals 36 BlackBALENCIAGA Rubber Womens BB Pool Slide Sandals 36 Black

      Balenciaga Rubber Womens BB Pool Slide Sandals 36 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $225

    14. BALENCIAGA Patent Small Bazar Shopper Tote RedBALENCIAGA Patent Small Bazar Shopper Tote Red

      Balenciaga Patent Small Bazar Shopper Tote Red

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $325

    15. BALENCIAGA Sparkling Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Sweet PinkBALENCIAGA Sparkling Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Sweet Pink

      Balenciaga Sparkling Fabric Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Sweet Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    16. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Hot PinkBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Hot Pink

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Shoulder Bag XS Hot Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,195

    17. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole City Handbag Dark GreyBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole City Handbag Dark Grey

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Cagole City Handbag Dark Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,895

    18. BALENCIAGA Veau Papier A5 Zip Around Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Veau Papier A5 Zip Around Tote Black

      Balenciaga Veau Papier A5 Zip Around Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    19. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 90mm Ankle Boots 39 BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 90mm Ankle Boots 39 Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Cagole 90mm Ankle Boots 39 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $695

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

      Balenciaga Veau Papier B4 Zip Around Tote Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

    21. BALENCIAGA Rubber 3D Printed 110mm Pumps 38 PinkBALENCIAGA Rubber 3D Printed 110mm Pumps 38 Pink

      Balenciaga Rubber 3D Printed 110mm Pumps 38 Pink

      Condition: Excellent

      $495

    22. BALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Neo Cagole City Dark BronzeBALENCIAGA Metallic Agneau Arena Neo Cagole City Dark Bronze

      Balenciaga Metallic Agneau Arena Neo Cagole City Dark Bronze

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,295

    23. BALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 BeigeBALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 Beige

      Balenciaga Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $655

    24. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin S Tube BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin S Tube Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin S Tube Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    25. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Mini Handbag SilverBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Mini Handbag Silver

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Neo Cagole Mini Handbag Silver

      Condition: Excellent

      $995

    26. BALENCIAGA Shearling Logo Inlay Large Zip Pouch Red BlackBALENCIAGA Shearling Logo Inlay Large Zip Pouch Red Black

      Balenciaga Shearling Logo Inlay Large Zip Pouch Red Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $450

    27. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware S City BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware S City Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware S City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    28. BALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Graffiti M BB Round Shoulder Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Grained Calfskin Graffiti M BB Round Shoulder Bag Black

      Balenciaga Grained Calfskin Graffiti M BB Round Shoulder Bag Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    29. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Spike Spiked Cagole 90mm Boots 37.5 BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Spike Spiked Cagole 90mm Boots 37.5 Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Spike Spiked Cagole 90mm Boots 37.5 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $750

    30. BALENCIAGA Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim PinkBALENCIAGA Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim Pink

      Balenciaga Nappa Denim Printed Hourglass Chain Bag Denim Pink

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $695

    31. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 90mm Boots 37 Fluo YellowBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Cagole 90mm Boots 37 Fluo Yellow

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Cagole 90mm Boots 37 Fluo Yellow

      Condition: Giftable

      $625

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,750

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,650

    34. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Carry All Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Carry All Bag Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Medium Le Cagole Carry All Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,750

    35. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Mini Purse With Chain LimeBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Le Cagole Mini Purse With Chain Lime

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Le Cagole Mini Purse With Chain Lime

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $625

    36. BALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Afterhour 90mm Sandal 36 BlackBALENCIAGA Calfskin Logo Afterhour 90mm Sandal 36 Black

      Balenciaga Calfskin Logo Afterhour 90mm Sandal 36 Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $295

    37. BALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Striped Pochette Crossbody Bag NavyBALENCIAGA Cotton Canvas Striped Pochette Crossbody Bag Navy

      Balenciaga Cotton Canvas Striped Pochette Crossbody Bag Navy

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $295

    38. BALENCIAGA Mesh Worn Out Mens Track Sneakers 42 White Red SilverBALENCIAGA Mesh Worn Out Mens Track Sneakers 42 White Red Silver

      Balenciaga Mesh Worn Out Mens Track Sneakers 42 White Red Silver

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $295

    39. BALENCIAGA Shiny Day Calfskin S Triangle Duffle Rouge GrenatBALENCIAGA Shiny Day Calfskin S Triangle Duffle Rouge Grenat

      Balenciaga Shiny Day Calfskin S Triangle Duffle Rouge Grenat

      Condition: Excellent

      $795

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

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,795

    41. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Medium Bel Air Carry All Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Medium Bel Air Carry All Bag Black

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Medium Bel Air Carry All Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $4,195

    42. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Medium Bel Air Carry All Bag BlackBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Medium Bel Air Carry All Bag Black

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Medium Bel Air Carry All Bag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $3,995

    43. BALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Crystal Neo Nano Cagole Handbag BlackBALENCIAGA Agneau Arena Crystal Neo Nano Cagole Handbag Black

      Balenciaga Agneau Arena Crystal Neo Nano Cagole Handbag Black

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,795

    44. BALENCIAGA Fake Leather Mens Tourist Sandals 42 TaupeBALENCIAGA Fake Leather Mens Tourist Sandals 42 Taupe

      Balenciaga Fake Leather Mens Tourist Sandals 42 Taupe

      Condition: Excellent

      $395

    45. BALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 BeigeBALENCIAGA Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 Beige

      Balenciaga Fabric Mesh Womens Triple S Sneakers 38 Beige

      Condition: Excellent

      $625

    46. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City SaharaBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Sahara

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Sahara

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,195

    47. BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Rose Des SablesBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Rose Des Sables

      Balenciaga Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Rose Des Sables

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,095

    48. BALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Gris TaupeBALENCIAGA Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Gris Taupe

      Balenciaga Chevre Gold Metallic Edge Hardware City Gris Taupe

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,075

    49. 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

      $1,295

    50. BALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Gris FossileBALENCIAGA Agneau Classic Hardware City Gris Fossile

      Balenciaga Agneau Classic Hardware City Gris Fossile

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $1,395

    51. BALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware Mini City RedBALENCIAGA Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware Mini City Red

      Balenciaga Smooth Calfskin Neo Classic Gold Hardware Mini City Red

      Condition: Excellent

      $1,095

    52. BALENCIAGA Strass Suede Hourglass Chain Bag Smoke Grey CrystalBALENCIAGA Strass Suede Hourglass Chain Bag Smoke Grey Crystal

      Balenciaga Strass Suede Hourglass Chain Bag Smoke Grey Crystal

      Condition: Excellent

      $2,150

    53. BALENCIAGA X CROCS Rubber Phone Holder with Strap GreenBALENCIAGA X CROCS Rubber Phone Holder with Strap Green

      Balenciaga X CROCS Rubber Phone Holder with Strap Green

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    54. BALENCIAGA Canvas BB Monogram Sharp Tote BlackBALENCIAGA Canvas BB Monogram Sharp Tote Black

      Balenciaga Canvas BB Monogram Sharp Tote Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $495

    55. BALENCIAGA Crushed Calfskin Crush XS Chain Tote Optic WhiteBALENCIAGA Crushed Calfskin Crush XS Chain Tote Optic White

      Balenciaga Crushed Calfskin Crush XS Chain Tote Optic White

      Condition: Excellent

      $850

    56. BALENCIAGA Denim Logo Large Cash Long Coin Card BlueBALENCIAGA Denim Logo Large Cash Long Coin Card Blue

      Balenciaga Denim Logo Large Cash Long Coin Card Blue

      Condition: Excellent

      $250

    57. BALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Faux Fur Track Sneakers 41 GreyBALENCIAGA Mesh Rubber Faux Fur Track Sneakers 41 Grey

      Balenciaga Mesh Rubber Faux Fur Track Sneakers 41 Grey

      Condition: Excellent

      $475

    58. BALENCIAGA Jersey Crepe Extreme Pointed Toe Knife Booties 38 BlackBALENCIAGA Jersey Crepe Extreme Pointed Toe Knife Booties 38 Black

      Balenciaga Jersey Crepe Extreme Pointed Toe Knife Booties 38 Black

      Condition: Shows Wear

      $325

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