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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 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

2008 BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere black bonded wool RUNWAY dress
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in San Fransisco, CA
Spectacular 2008 Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga black runway dress in a structured bonded wool fabric. The dress is sharply tailored through the body with a sculpted neckline and ...
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Early 2000s French Cocktail Dresses

Balenciaga City beige leather handle bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Capri, IT
Balenciaga City beige leather handle bag
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21st Century and Contemporary Top Handle Bags

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 2008 Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Hong Kong, NT
BALENCIAGA 2008 Ghesquiere Black Dress cotton silk crepe A-line belted FR36 S Reference: MECG/A00045 Brand: Balenciaga Designer: Nicolas Ghesquiere Model: Black Dress Collection: 20...
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