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When did Balenciaga become popular?

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When did Balenciaga become popular?
Balenciaga was a well-liked brand from the beginning, but it was in the 1940s and 1950s when clothing from this brand started drawing the attention of people around the globe. The haute couture styles Balenciaga put on the runway were new and innovative—the more practical versions coveted and worn by the most famous women in the world. On 1stDibs, find vintage and contemporary Balenciaga haute couture from top sellers around the world.
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new 2003 Nicolas Ghesquière for Balenciaga tan leather runway sandals - 37
By Balenciaga, Nicolas Ghesquière
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

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 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 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

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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