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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Early 2000s Italian Coats

Double breasted wool coat with check pattern BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere

$1,722

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 Crush Tote Handbag With New York Charms M New With Tags

$2,645

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 Haute Couture Red Swing Bolero Jacket, Early 1960s

$1,500

Balenciaga by Nicolas Ghesquière Cut-Out Lace-Up Sandals Early 2000s EU37, 5

By Balenciaga

Located in Berlin, DE

An elegant and highly characteristic pair of Balenciaga sandals from the Nicolas Ghesquière era, dating to the early 2000s—a period widely regarded as one of the most influential cha...

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