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Is Balenciaga Italian?

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Is Balenciaga Italian?
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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Double breasted wool coat with check pattern BALENCIAGA by Nicolas Ghesquiere
By Nicolas Ghesquière, Balenciaga
Located in Saint-Ouen-Sur-Seine, FR
Double breasted wool coat with check pattern. Button and buttonhole closure. Belt, buckle and belt-loop. Strap on the sleeve edge . SIZE 36/38
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Early 2000s Italian Coats

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

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

BALENCIAGA black leather 2016 PLATFORM ANKLE Boots Shoes 36
By Balenciaga
Located in Zürich, CH
This 100% authentic Balenciaga 2016 platform leather ankle boot in black delivers a bold, fashion-forward silhouette rooted in the brand’s signature avant-garde aesthetic. Crafted fr...
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2010s Shoes

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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