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Is Balenciaga Italian?
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No, Balenciaga is not Italian. It was founded in San Sebastián, Spain by creative mastermind Cristóbal Balenciaga. Currently, the high-fashion retailer is based in Paris, France. You can find a collection of expertly vetted Balenciaga designs from some of the world’s top reputable boutiques on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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BALENCIAGA black distressed leather GIANT CITY MINI Crossbody Bag
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga City Mini bag is crafted in black distressed Arena lambskin leather with signature silver-tone Giant 12 hardware. The iconic design features two top ha...
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2010s Italian Structured Shoulder Bags
BALENCIAGA by NICHOLAS GHESQUIERE 2007 Vintage Runway Sunglasses Unisex
By Balenciaga
Located in Leonardo, NJ
Nicholas Ghesquiere for Balenciaga
SS07
Vintage
Runway
Editorial
Jet black and Silver hardware with a gradient lense
Absolutely Pristine
Any lines or dots are from the shine / lint f...
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Early 2000s Sunglasses
Blue skirt-suit with black Polka-Dots BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Blue skirt-suit with black Polka-dots. Main fabric composition: 100% cotton. No indication for the lining but it's probably rayon or acetate.
Button and buttonhole closure on the mi...
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1980s French Skirt Suits
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement BALENCIAGA
By Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Black one shoulder cocktail dress with embellishement. Fabric composition : 92% polyester, 8% elastane.
Boned . Zip closure on the middl...
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1980s Italian Cocktail Dresses
2000s Balenciaga Paisley Print Three piece Suit by Nicolas Ghesquière
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Spring/Summer 2006 Balenciaga Three piece suit
fitted Jacket, silk blouse and fitted pants designed by Nicolas Ghesquière. size 36fr
Beautiful fitted jacket in grey, black and silve...
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Early 2000s French Trouser Pant Suits
BALENCIAGA black mesh & rubber TRACK Sneakers Shoes 38
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
These 100% authentic Balenciaga Track sneakers are crafted from black recycled mesh and feature interwoven rubber accents for a bold, dynamic...
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