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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 Gray Polka Dot Silk Dress with Deep-V Neckline
By Balenciaga
Located in Sparks, NV
Simple and chic gray polka dot silk dress by Balenciaga. Deep-V neckline and empire waist that ties in back. Details: Unlined Marked Size: 36 Estimated Size: Small Color: Gray Fabr...
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2010s French Day Dresses

Balenciaga Draped Dress with Asymmetrical Center Seam and Keyhole Neckline
By Nicholas Ghesquiere, Balenciaga
Located in New Hope, PA
This sexy Balenciaga draped dress has an asymmetrical center seam at the center front and an optional keyhole neckline. The navy fabric is two layers at the back, the top layer drap...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga Vintage City Red Handle Bag with Silver Hardware
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
Balenciaga City red handle bag measurements: 44 cm, 26 * 18 cm silver hardware
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

1960s Eisa Balenciaga Haute Couture White Cotton Dress Suit
By Balenciaga
Located in London, GB
This elegant haute couture ensemble was made during the very early 1960s by Cristóbal Balenciaga at his Spanish atelier and hence is labelled Eisa. Cristóbal opened his first fashion...
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1960s French Dress and Coat Ensembles

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

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