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Is Balenciaga French?

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Is Balenciaga French?
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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BALENCIAGA black leather 2024 RODEO LARGE FLAP Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga Rodeo Large leather flap bag in black is crafted from smooth, high-quality leather, offering a sleek and modern aesthetic. The spacious large silhouett...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

BALENCIAGA black nude HOURGLASS XS LACE Top Handle Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
100% authentic Balenciaga Hourglass XS bag in nude leather with an all-over black floral and logo-embroidered lace overlay. This iconic lux...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Structured Shoulder Bags

new 2003 Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga tan leather runway sandals - 37
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spring 2003 Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière untreated leather sandals with multiple buckle straps and a heavy stacked wood heel. Made from raw tan leather that develops wear and pat...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Shoes

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 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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20th Century Jackets

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

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