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Is Balenciaga French?
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No, Balenciaga is not French. The luxury designer brand Balenciaga was founded in 1919 by Spanish designer Cristóbal Balenciaga in San Sebastián, Spain. That being said, the brand moved to Paris in 1937 and is now owned by the luxury group Kering. Shop a collection of Balenciaga from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Double breasted wool coat with check pattern BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted wool coat with check pattern. Button and buttonhole closure. Belt, buckle and belt-loop. Strap on the sleeve edge .
SIZE 36/38
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Early 2000s Italian Coats
2008 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere black bonded wool RUNWAY dress
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spectacular 2008 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquiere black runway dress in a structured bonded wool fabric. The dress is sharply shaped through the body with a sculpted neckline and exa...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses
Balenciaga Blue Grey Large Raffia Basket Tote Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Paris, FR
Balenciaga Blue grey “Large” raffia basket tote bag featuring black calfskin leather trim, handles and shoulder handles, interior two flat pockets and one exterior zip pocket.
Circa ...
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2010s French Structured Shoulder Bags
Balenciaga Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags
By Balenciaga
Located in New York, NY
100% authentic Balenciaga Crush tote dirty arena Lambskin with New York charms
Black color but listed as "dirty arena" since leather has that look made on purpose by balenciaga
Size...
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21st Century and Contemporary Crossbody Bags and Messenger Bags
Balenciaga '17 Blackout City XL Tote Bag Smoothe Black leather Travel
By Balenciaga
Located in San Diego, CA
Balenciaga 2017 Blackout XL City Bag in smooth black leather
Elevate your travel or daily commute with this authentic Balenciaga 2017 Blackout XL City Bag. This oversized tote is a ...
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2010s Italian Top Handle Bags
Balenciaga Haute Couture Red Swing Bolero Jacket, Early 1960s
By Balenciaga
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Balenciaga haute couture early 1960's red silk evening jacket. Cropped swing bolero silhouette. Features a slight collar and cuffed half-sleeves. Matte red dupioni silk. Fully lined....
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